NACC referrals jump 25 per cent as anti-corruption watchdog secures convictions
The NACC assessed 2,603 referrals, up 25 per cent, and secured two convictions.
The National Anti-Corruption Commission tabled its third annual report. The NACC assessed 2,603 referrals in the 12 months to 30 June 2026, an increase of more than 25 per cent on the previous year.
The NACC started 20 preliminary investigations and completed 34. It started 16 full corruption investigations and completed 21.
The commission oversaw 39 investigations run by other agencies. It ran 130 corruption prevention meetings with Commonwealth public officials and other community members.
It published four investigation reports and secured two convictions. One involved a Western Sydney Airport employee who asked for a bribe in a parking system deal.
Kylie Kilgour is now acting commissioner. She said the report shows the NACC continuing to grow while doing major work.
She replaced Paul Brereton, who resigned in May with two years left on his five-year term.
- 2,603
- Referrals assessed
- 25 percent
- Increase from prior year
- 21
- Corruption investigations completed
- 2
- Convictions secured
Why it mattersThe NACC has convicted offenders across multiple federal agencies. It is stepping up prevention work. This expands its reach across government.
AustraliaAustralia's anti-corruption agency is ramping up investigations into federal public servants and contractors, with the jump in referrals showing the system is catching more suspected breaches.
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