Anti-Corruption Commission
Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Northern Territory
ICAC NT
69/100
Summary
The Independent Commissioner Against Corruption of the Northern Territory was established by the ICAC Act 2017 to investigate and expose corrupt conduct by NT public officials. The Commissioner is appointed by the Administrator on the recommendation of a joint parliamentary committee to a 5-year non-renewable term. ICAC NT has coercive powers to hold public and private hearings, compel production of documents, and examine witnesses under oath. It reports to the Legislative Assembly and is overseen by a joint standing committee.
Independence Scorecard
69/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 5 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Act 2017 (NT)
- Citation
- NT Act No. 30 of 2017
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Northern Territory public officers including ministers, members of the Legislative Assembly, public servants, statutory officeholders, and local government officials