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

Independence Score: 69/100 (good)
69/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentLegislative appointment
Term length5 years
Removal standardFor cause only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerYes
Compel testimonyYes
Records accessFull access
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Act 2017 (NT)
Citation
NT Act No. 30 of 2017
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

Northern Territory public officers including ministers, members of the Legislative Assembly, public servants, statutory officeholders, and local government officials

Secondary Sources