National Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2022

Not covered: Judges, the Governor-General, and Royal Commission members are specifically excluded from some provisions. Legitimate political activity and proper use of parliamentary resources are also protected.

Key powers of the NACC:

• Compel witnesses to attend hearings and produce documents
• Conduct public or private hearings
• Issue search warrants
• Refer matters to police, prosecutors, or disciplinary bodies
• Hold broader public inquiries into corruption risks across government
• Educate the public and government about corruption

How can YOU interact with this law?

• Anyone can report corruption to the NACC voluntarily — no special status required
• If you report, you're protected from legal consequences (you can't be sued or fired for making a report in good faith)
• If someone retaliates against you for reporting, they can face up to 2 years in prison
• Agency heads are legally required to report suspected serious or systemic corruption to the NACC
• Journalists' sources are protected — a journalist cannot be forced to reveal who gave them information

Who oversees the NACC?

The NACC is overseen by:

• A Parliamentary Joint Committee of MPs and senators
• An independent Inspector who investigates complaints about the NACC itself — so the watchdog has a watchdog