Comparing the federal anti-corruption proposals with the existing states/territory model

November 2022

Across Australia, there are different models for anti-corruption bodies. At a state/territory level these bodies are operational. Federally there are a variety of proposals. The below tables compare the differences in jurisdiction, investigative powers, procedure, reporting and referrals. For a more detailed version, you can download this pdf.

JURISDICTION

INVESTIGATIVE POWERS

REFERRALS AND COMPLAINTS

REPORTING

PROCEDURE

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