National Anti-Corruption Commission (Australia)

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The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is an independent agency of the Australian Government tasked with investigating allegations of corruption in Australia, with a focus on federal politicians, public servants and other government officials. Following substantial public debate around the form of a federal anti-corruption body, the NACC was established by the Albanese government under the National Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2022. It began operations on 1 July 2023 and replaced the pre-existing Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity. The NACC is independent of government and has the power to initiate its own investigations – including in response to tip-offs from whistleblowers and the public – as well as hold public hearings. It is not a court and has no power to make findings of criminality or impose criminal penalties. Similar anti-corruption commissions exist under state and territory legislation, but are not associated with the NACC.

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