Audit leads Commission to call for gifts and benefit reform
Read moreIntegrity Commission launches new program and reporting mechanism to hold public sector to account
Read moreIntegrity Commission releases proposed lobbying reforms
Read moreNation’s integrity chiefs agree to best practice principles for Australian anti-corruption commissions
Read moreIntegrity Commission CEO highlights links between property developers and councillors as misconduct risk
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Integrity Commission seeks public input into a review of Tasmania’s lobbying oversight system
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Integrity Commission recommends improved processes for funding promises and commitments made during Tasmanian election campaigns
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Statement from the Chief Commissioner on Australia Institute report
The Integrity Commission notes the public debate surrounding its functions, powers and jurisdiction.
Read moreThe Integrity Commission tables review of Tasmania Police's conduct and complaint management system, Abacus
The Integrity Commission has today tabled in the Tasmanian Parliament a review of
Tasmania Police’s new conduct and complaint management system, Abacus.
Annual Report 2020-21 Enhancing public trust in government
The Tasmanian Integrity Commission’s Annual Report for 2020-21, tabled in Parliament today, demonstrates how the work of the Commission improves the quality of public service and enhances public trust in government.
Read moreIntegrity Commission’s research paper identifies a need for public discussion on Tasmania’s Electoral Act bribery offences
The Integrity Commission has today released a research paper considering the existing offences under the Tasmanian Electoral Act and the oversight powers of the Tasmanian Electoral Commissioner.
Read moreNew Integrity Commission Ethics and Integrity Snapshot
The Integrity Commission is asking Tasmanian public sector organisations about their organisational integrity systems and processes. A new survey, released today, will include all State Government departments and businesses, local government municipal councils, and statutory authorities.
Read moreInvestigation into allegations of misconduct by the Work Health and Safety Regulator, Government Ministers and ministerial staff
The Integrity Commission has investigated allegations that two Government Ministers and their staff sought to improperly influence the former Work Health and Safety Regulator and CEO of WorkSafe Tasmania, Mark Cocker.
Read moreIntegrity Commission reviewing Parliamentary disclosures of interest
The Board of the Integrity Commission has endorsed a new project reviewing Members of Parliament compliance with the Parliamentary Disclosure of Interests Register under the Parliamentary (Disclosure of Interests) Act 1996...
Read moreStatement of Greg Melick AO SC Chief Commissioner on Investigation Hyperion
The Board of the Commission determined to undertake an investigation in February 2019...
Read moreAnnual Report 2019-20 New era for Integrity Commission
After a decade of operation, Tasmania’s Integrity Commission has entered a new era in its approach to public sector investigations and misconduct prevention.
Read moreManager misconduct includes victimisation: investigation finding
An Integrity Commission investigation has found that a former senior North West manager with the Tasmanian Health Service victimised employees, gained inappropriate personal advantage, and influenced recruitment and other appointments relating to individuals he knew.
Read moreEducation manager improperly influenced $2.6m contracts for friend
The Integrity Commission has found that a Department of Education manager improperly awarded or attempted to influence $2.6 million in contracts for a friend to produce digital education resources.
Read moreUnmasking corruption in public institutions
In a joint communique released today, Australia’s anti-corruption Commissioners have called on organisations and leaders to implement a range of practical measures that will support increased detection, exposure and prevention of misconduct and corruption across the public sector.
Read moreIntegrity Commission expands program to prevent public sector misconduct
The Integrity Commission will strengthen its misconduct prevention program with the Tasmanian public sector during the next two years.
Read moreInvestigation clears Tourism Tasmania Board Chair
An Integrity Commission investigation has cleared the Chair of the Tourism Tasmania Board, James Cretan, of misconduct in relation to his pecuniary interests in the Mount Wellington Cable-way Company and the Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village.
Read moreAllegations of Government interference unsubstantiated: investigation finding
An Integrity Commission investigation has cleared Premier, the Hon Will Hodgman, and the Minister for Health, the Hon Michael Ferguson, of interference in the dismissal of a Cricket Australia employee.
Read moreComplaint dismissed regarding Minister and departmental head
The Integrity Commission has dismissed a complaint alleging misconduct arising from a personal relationship between Minister Sarah Courtney and departmental head, Dr John Whittington, following an extensive assessment of the facts.
Read moreInternational Women’s Day – Women’s Award Luncheon 2019
LGAT, TasCOSS and the Tasmanian State Service are partnering to host the International Women’s Day Award Luncheon on Friday 8 March 2019.
Read moreCall for abstracts for the 7th Australian Public Sector Anti-Corruption Conference
Do you have expertise or research to share on public sector corruption risks and prevention strategies?
Read moreJoint communique from Australia’s anti-corruption commissioners
International Anti-Corruption Day is this Sunday, 9 December 2018. In recognition of this important day the Commissioners of the independent, anti-corruption and law enforcement integrity agencies in Australia have released a joint communique ...
Read moreInvestigation report on alleged misconduct by Adam Brooks MP tabled in Tasmanian Parliament
An Integrity Commission report was tabled in the Tasmanian Parliament today on an investigation into misconduct allegations relating to former Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Trade and subsequent Minister for Mining, Mr Adam Brooks MP.
Read moreIntegrity Commission insight improves targeting of misconduct prevention work
The Integrity Commission’s focus has become more targeted due to the depth of understanding it has developed about misconduct risks in the Tasmanian public sector, CEO Richard Bingham says.
Read moreInvestigation clears former Minister and staff member of misconduct: report released in the public interest
The Integrity Commission has dismissed allegations against former Minister for Human Services, the Hon Jacquie Petrusma, and her chief of staff after an investigation found that no misconduct had occurred.
Read moreReview recommended for legislation on public sector information misuse
The Integrity Commission has recommended that consideration be given to a review of offences relating to public sector information misuse to bring Tasmania into step with jurisdictions in other states.
Read moreGlenorchy City Council investigation: 56 findings arising from conflicts of interest
An Integrity Commission investigation has found that two senior officers and an alderman at Glenorchy City Council had conflicts of interest that improperly benefitted the officers.
Read moreOwn motion investigation
As was reported today, the Commission is currently undertaking an own-motion investigation into the policies, practices and procedures of a particular organisation in relation to unauthorised access to, and/or misuse of, information by its employees.
Read moreMore accuracy required in MP disclosures of interest
Declarations made by Tasmanian MPs for the Parliamentary Disclosure of Interests Register are still lacking an appropriate level of accuracy and information, according to the latest Integrity Commission report on its monitoring of the register.
Read moreResponse to Australia Institute Report
The Integrity Commission provides the following response to the Australia Institute Report.
Read moreFox program investigation findings
The Integrity Commission today released the findings of its 12-month investigation into allegations of misconduct relating to Tasmania’s fox program.
Read moreInvestigation report recommends legislative changes for misconduct accountability
An Integrity Commission investigation report released today has recommended legislative changes to ensure that Tasmanian public sector employees who commit misconduct are made accountable.
Read moreWhy doesn’t the Integrity Commission confirm or deny what it is working on?
Recent media reports have questioned whether the Commission should comment on whether an investigation is underway.
Read moreNew era of accountability for Tasmanian public sector
An independent community survey shows that Tasmanians expect responsible business conduct from their public sector organisations, according to the Chief Executive Officer of the Integrity Commission, Richard Bingham.
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