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This page lists open assessments, investigations and inquiries, and those finalised, since 1 July 2023; and matters dealt with in recent years.

You can view full summaries of assessments and investigations finalised in previous years; these are also contained in our annual reports. You can also read past investigation reports that have been tabled in Parliament. We also produce a triannual report of operational statistics.

The Commission aims to complete assessments within 40 business days. Investigations, however, can be complex and take considerable time to conclude. This list does not include matters dismissed or referred at triage.

Valid as at 26 February 2024

Open matters

Assessments

NameNumber Principal allegation(s)
SnowyMM23/0282Failure of a Mayor and General Manager to follow proper procurement processes
NarrowbackMM23/0289Improper exercise of powers by a general manager of a council through direct recruitment
Raoul MM23/0321Breach of code of conduct by elected representative through failure to correct the public record
VandykeMM23/0350Failure of a Mayor and General Manager to properly declare and manage a conflict of interest

Investigations

NameNumber Principal allegation(s)
Loyetea MM22/0035 Failure to declare and manage a conflict of interest, and misuse of information 
MontaguMM22/0053Improper exercise of powers and conflicts of interest in recruitment
OlegasMM22/0105Improper expenditure of public funds and failure to declare and manage any conflicts of interest
ErskineMM22/0192Own-motion investigation into bullying, nepotism and misuse of public finances by a senior public officer
ColumbaMM23/0133
MM23/0134
MM23/0135
Failure by elected representatives and a senior manager to declare and manage conflicts of interest in procurement
HerringbackMM23/0209
MM23/0210
Misuse of information by member of a public sector board, and failure of the chair of the board to take relevant action
MidwayMM23/0237Improper attempt to adversely affect the performance of a public officer's powers by an elected representative
OlympusMM23/0308Improper exercise of powers by a public officer to procure a benefit for the officer
KaramuMM23/0323Own-motion investigation into the management and review of inappropriate use of force against a vulnerable section of the community

Inquiries

NameNumber Principal allegation(s)
CuvierMM18/0205Improper or dishonest performance of functions and powers for personal gain in use of public facilities, and systemic and organisational issues  that may have facilitated the conduct

Finalised matters

Since 1 July 2023

TypeNameNumber Principal allegation(s)Outcome
Investigation Gatehouse
(formerly Greer)
MM21/0224Improper exercise of statutory powers in relation to Right to Information ActTo be advised
InvestigationHaroldMM21/0225Improper exercise of powers in recruitment and failure to adopt a merit-based approachReferred to principal officer for action
AssessmentBensonMM23/0115Improper or negligent exercise of powers when taking a person into custody, and failure to manage person according to proceduresDismissed
AssessmentColumbaMM23/0133
MM23/0134
MM23/0135
Failure by elected representative and senior manager to declare and manage conflicts of interest in procurementAccepted for investigation
AssessmentAugusta MM23/0156improper conduct and attempt to adversely effect the performance of a public officer's powers in recruitmentDismissed
AssessmentFaddenMM23/0166Failure to properly investigate a complaint made to the public authorityDismissed
AssessmentDoradoMM23/0169Improper conduct and release of confidential information by elected representativeDismissed
AssessmentEmmaMM23/0185Failure by senior managers to declare conflicts of interest and to adhere to relevant policies in recruitmentReferred to principal officer for action
AssessmentGrahamMM23/0205Improper exercise of powers by senior officers relating to gifts and benefits, and procurementDismissed
AssessmentHerringbackMM23/0209
MM23/0210
Misuse of information by member of a public sector board, and failure of the chair of the board to take relevant actionAccepted for investigation
AssessmentIcehouseMM23/0219Improper exercise of powers by public officers in a compliance agency resulting in discriminationDismissed
AssessmentMidwayMM23/0237Improper attempt to adversely affect the performance of a public officer's powers by an elected representativeAccepted for investigation
AssessmentJuddMM23/0264
MM23/0279
MM23/0283
MM23/0307
Assault and sexual assault by a senior public officer, and failure of the head of the employing agency to properly deal with the matterDismissed
AssessmentLawsonMM23/0269Breach of a code of conduct by senior public officer through provision of inaccurate information and bullyingDismissed
AssessmentOlympusMM23/0308Improper exercise of powers by a public officer to procure a benefit for the officerAccepted for investigation
AssessmentPrecipitousMM23/0325Improper exercise of functions and powers by senior public officer through favoritism of another employeeDismissed

1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023

Summaries of all matters are available in our Annual Report. Individual summaries of investigations are also available.

TypeNameNumber Principal allegation(s)Outcome
Investigation Fisher MM20/0146 Improper use of information and conflicts of interest arising from association with member of public Referred to principal officer for action; investigation report tabled in Parliament
InvestigationSmithies MM21/0110Failure to manage conflicts of interest and improper exercise of powers in recruitment in a Tasmanian councilMisconduct report referred to principal officer for action; research report tabled in Parliament
InvestigationEagleMM21/0201Failure to comply with code of conduct, including fraud, bullying and unsafe work practicesDismissed
InvestigationDazzlerMM21/0220Improper exercise of powers in recruitment and failure to adopt a merit-based approachReferred to principal officer for action
AssessmentKenmoreMM21/0233Improper exercise of powers in an investigationDismissed
AssessmentNorthumbriaMM22/0048Improper expenditure of public funds by elected representativesDismissed
AssessmentMontaguMM22/0053Improper exercise of powers and conflicts of interest in recruitmentAccepted for investigation
Assessment RockyMM22/0086Improper exercise of powers in disposing of personal assets and failure to properly deal with clientDismissed
AssessmentPearsonMM22/0090Improper use of information gained in the workplace and improper exercise of functionsDismissed
AssessmentOlegasMM22/0105Improper expenditure of public funds and failure to declare and manage any conflicts of interestAccepted for investigation
AssessmentSchnellMM22/0114Multiple allegations of misconduct and systemic issues at a public health institutionDismissed
AssessmentVincentMM22/0125Failure to protect a person from reprisal following disclosure of alleged misconductDismissed
AssessmentWindyMM22/0132Failure to properly undertake and exercise of powers in an investigationDismissed
AssessmentToomsMM22/0134Failure to declare and manage conflicts of interest by chief executive officer and board memberDismissed
AssessmentCygnetMM22/0165Senior public officer acted without care or diligence, and improperly exercised powersDismissed
AssessmentHazeltonMM22/0175Failure to properly deal with complaint of sexual assault and discriminationReferred to principal officers for action
AssessmentIngramsMM22/0181Failure to manage a conflict of interest in a criminal investigation and alleged interference to prevent the arrest and charging of a personDismiss
AssessmentDorisMM22/0189Improper use of position by practitioners to gain financially and professionally from a breach of processReferred to principal officers for action
AssessmentFaulknerMM22/0199Improper use of information gained in the workplace and failure to properly manage staffReferred to principal officers for action
AssessmentMaysonMM22/0228Improper exercise of powers and failure to manage a conflict of interest by a general manager and another senior officer of a Tasmanian councilDismissed
AssessmentKearyMM22/0240Failure of local government councillor to manage a conflict of interest when making decision in public roleDismissed
AssessmentJillettsMM22/0244Improper use of position by State Government elected representativeDismissed
AssessmentLilyMM22/0260Improper use of position and intimidation by local government councillorDismissed
AssessmentNicholasMM23/0022Improper exercise of powers by General Manager of a Tasmanian councilDismissed
AssessmentOllingtonMM23/0024Improper exercise of powers by General Manager of a Tasmanian councilDismissed
AssessmentPinerMM23/0029Failure of local government councillor to manage a conflict of interest when making decision in public role, and improper exercise of powers by the General ManagerDismissed
AssessmentRamsayMM23/0060Improper exercise of powers by General Manager of a Tasmanian council in land acquisitionDismissed
AssessmentSprentMM23/0062Improper exercise of powers by Mayor and General Manager of a Tasmanian council in planning decisionsDismissed
AssessmentTobinMM23/0075Improper exercise of powers by Mayor and General Manager of a Tasmanian council to personally benefit the MayorDismissed
AssessmentVinegarMM23/0079Improper exercise of powers by Mayor and General Manager of a Tasmanian council in planning decisionsDismissed

1 July 2021 - 30 June 2022

Summaries of all matters are available in our Annual Report. Individual summaries of investigations are also available.

TypeNameNumber Principal allegation(s)Outcome
Investigation Cuvier MM18/0205 Improper or dishonest performance of functions and powers for personal gain in use of public facilities Accepted for inquiry
Investigation Tyndall MM20/0028
MM20/0037
Improper exercise of statutory powers and attempt to adversely affect the performance of a public officer Referred to principal officer for action; report tabled in Parliament
Investigation Mawson MM20/0249 Failure to declare and manage a conflict of interest in procurement and misuse of public resources Referred to principal officer for action
Assessment Sorell
(renamed Smithies)
MM21/0110 Failure to manage conflicts of interest and improper exercise of powers in recruitment in a Tasmanian council Accepted for investigation
Assessment Tyenna MM21/0130
MM21/0156
Nepotism and misuse of public resources in the hiring of an external contractor Dismissed
Assessment Wayback MM21/0153 Misuse of power and authority leading to multiple breaches of a code of conduct Referred to principal officer for investigation and action
Assessment Yellow MM21/0159
MM21/0167
Misuse of public resources through payments in procurement arising from conflict of interest, and failure of the organisation to properly deal with the matter Referred to principal officer for action
Assessment Beehive MM21/0180
MM21/0195
Failure to comply with code of conduct and organisational policies when recruiting a senior public officer Dismissed
Assessment Currajong MM21/0187 Abuse of procedure in making policy, planning and operational decisions Dismissed
Assessment Eagle MM21/0201 Failure to comply with code of conduct, including fraud, bullying and unsafe work practices Accepted for investigation
Assessment Flame MM21/0203 Breach of statutory processes through failure to declare a conflict of interest Dismissed
Assessment Darling MM21/0210 Abuse of powers in recruitment of a senior public officer through higher level appointment Dismissed
Assessment Dazzler MM21/0220 Improper exercise of powers in recruitment and failure to adopt a merit-based approach Accepted for investigation
Assessment Greer
(renamed Gatehouse)
MM21/0224 Abuse of statutory power by failing to properly implement the Right to Information Act Accepted for investigation
Assessment Harold MM21/0225 Failure to follow policies and proper processes in recruitment Accepted for investigation
Assessment Innes MM22/0008 Improper exercise of powers in recruitment and failure to adopt a merit-based approach, including nepotism Dismissed
Assessment Loyetea MM22/0035 Failure to declare and manage conflicts of interest when making policy and expenditure decisions Accepted for investigation

1 July 2020 - 30 June 2021

Summaries of all matters are available in our Annual Report. Individual summaries of investigations are also available.

TypeNameNumber Principal allegation(s)Outcome
Investigation Boomer MM18/0204 Improper or dishonest performance of functions and powers in procurement and provision of public services Referred to principal officer, with suggested improvements to processes
Own motion investigation Hyperion MM18/0224 Improper exercise of powers and review of relevant policies and practices Not finalised
Investigation Munro MM20/0003 Dishonest conduct relating to falsification of workplace documents Referred to principal officer for action
Assessment Algonkian MM20/0089
MM20/0114
MM20/0138
Conflict of interest when exercising statutory powers and in decision-making. Dismissed, with suggested improvements to processes provided to principal officer
Assessment Byron MM20/0096 Improper exercise of powers by a statutory panel Dismissed
Assessment Castor MM20/0143 Misuse of a government credit card in purchasing entertainment and personal items Dismissed, with confirmation of improvements to processes by principal officer
Assessment Ducane MM20/0154 Misuse of government resources, including possible theft of materials Referred to principal officer for investigation and action
Assessment Eitel MM20/0159 Improper exercise of functions in providing advice on a statutory decision Dismissed
Assessment Gwynne MM20/0198
MM20/0206
Failure to manage work program with care and diligence, and discrimination against staff Dismissed
Assessment Housetop MM20/0204 Failure to properly investigate complaint Dismissed
Assessment Inglewood MM20/0226 Conflict of interest in exercise of statutory power Dismissed
Assessment Kerford MM20/0238 Failure to declare and manage a conflict of interest in statutory decisions Dismissed
Assessment Mawson MM20/0249 Failure to declare and manage a conflict of interest in procurement and misuse of public resources Accepted for investigation
Assessment Osmund MM21/0056 Failure to declare and manage a conflict of interest in advisory role Dismissed
Assessment Rufus MM21/0067 Failure to declare and manage a conflict of interest in recruitment Dismissed

This page was last updated on 12 Mar 2024.