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Anyone can make a referral to us or provide information about corrupt conduct in the Commonwealth public sector.
What the NACC does and does not do
We do
- Receive referrals about corrupt conduct in the Commonwealth public sector
- Assess if a referral raises a corruption issue
- Investigate and report on serious or systemic corruption issues
- Support other agencies to prevent and investigate corrupt conduct
We don’t
- Resolve complaints about issues that are not corrupt conduct
- Review decisions made by public sector agencies or courts
- Investigate state or territory agencies or other matters outside our jurisdiction
- Conduct criminal prosecutions or impose penalties
Before you make a referral
The NACC can only investigate serious or systemic corrupt conduct in the Commonwealth public sector. Before you make a referral to the NACC, check if your concern is within the NACC's jurisdiction.
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What we will ask you
To help us assess your referral, we will ask you to:
- describe the alleged conduct
- explain why you think it is corrupt conduct
- respond if we ask for additional information
- provide supporting material if we request it
Anonymous reports
You can make an anonymous referral by using the online form. However, we won’t be able to contact you to:
- ask for more information
- discuss your report
- provide protections against reprisals
If you choose to be contactable, we need at least one way to reach you – a phone number or an email address.
How to make a referral
Online form (preferred)
Completing the online form helps us get the information we need to assess your referral.
Other options
If you cannot use the online form or need assistance, you can use our call-back service. You can also send your report by post. See Contact us.