This page lists open assessments, investigations and inquiries, and those finalised, since 1 July 2022; and matters dealt with 1 July 2021 - 30 June 2022, and 1 July 2020 - 30 June 2021.
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 21 December 2022
Open matters
Assessments
| Name | Number | Principal allegation(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Cygnet | MM22/0165 | Senior public officer acted without care or diligence, and improperly exercised powers |
| Doris | MM22/0189 | Improper use of position by practitioners to gain financially and professionally from a breach of process |
| Hazelton | MM22/0175 | Failure to properly deal with complaint of sexual assault and discrimination |
| Ingrams | MM22/0181 | Failure to manage a conflict of interest in a criminal investigation and alleged interference to prevent the arrest and charging of a person |
Investigations
| Name | Number | Principal allegation(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Dazzler | MM21/0220 | Improper exercise of powers in recruitment and failure to adopt a merit-based approach |
| Greer | MM21/0224 | Improper exercise of statutory powers in relation to Right to Information Act |
| Harold | MM21/0225 | Improper exercise of powers in recruitment and failure to adopt a merit-based approach |
| Loyetea | MM22/0035 | Failure to declare and manage a conflict of interest, and misuse of information |
| Montagu | MM22/0053 | Improper exercise of powers and conflicts of interest in recruitment |
| Olegas | MM22/0105 | Improper expenditure of public funds and failure to declare and manage any conflicts of interest |
Inquiries
| Name | Number | Principal allegation(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Cuvier | MM18/0205 | Improper 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 2022
| Type | Name | Number | 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 | Eagle | MM21/0201 | Failure to comply with code of conduct, including fraud, bullying and unsafe work practices | Dismissed |
| Investigation | Smithies (formerly Sorrell) | MM21/0110 | Failure to manage conflicts of interest and improper exercise of powers in recruitment | Misconduct report referred to principal officer for action; research report to be tabled in Parliament |
| Assessment | Kenmore | MM21/0233 | Improper exercise of powers in an investigation | Dismissed |
| Assessment | Northumbria | MM22/0048 | Improper expenditure of public funds by elected representatives | Dismissed |
| Assessment | Rocky | MM22/0086 | Improper exercise of powers in disposing of personal assets and failure to properly deal with client | Dismissed |
| Assessment | Pearson | MM22/0090 | Improper use of information gained in the workplace and improper exercise of functions | Dismissed |
| Assessment | Schnell | MM22/0114 | Multiple allegations of misconduct and systemic issues at a public health institution | Dismissed |
| Assessment | Vincent | MM22/0125 | Failure to protect a person from reprisal following disclosure of alleged misconduct | Dismissed |
| Assessment | Windy | MM22/0132 | Failure to properly undertake and exercise of powers in an investigation | Dismissed |
| Assessment | Tooms | MM22/0134 | Failure to declare and manage conflicts of interest by chief executive officer and board member | Dismissed |
| Assessment | Faulkner | MM22/0199 | Improper use of information gained in the workplace and failure to properly manage staff | Referred to principal officers for action |
1 July 2021 - 30 June 2022
| Type | Name | Number | 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 | MM21/0110 | Failure to manage conflicts of interest and improper exercise of powers in recruitment | 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 | 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 2020 - 21. Individual summaries of investigations are also available.
| Type | Name | Number | 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 |