Integrity Commission
IC
Summary
The Integrity Commission was established by the Integrity Commission Act 2017 (Act No. 25 of 2017), which merged the former Office of the Contractor General, the Parliamentary Integrity Act functions, and the Prevention of Corruption Act into a single unified anti-corruption body. Commissioners are appointed by the Governor- General on the advice of the Prime Minister after bipartisan consultation with the Leader of the Opposition, for five-year non-renewable terms. The Commission manages asset declarations for Members of Parliament, public officials, and senior civil servants; investigates corruption, bribery, and contract irregularities; and has subpoena powers. It may refer criminal matters to the Director of Public Prosecutions. Annual reports are published and tabled in Parliament.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| 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
- Integrity Commission Act 2017 (Act No. 25 of 2017)
- Citation
- Integrity Commission Act 2017 (Act No. 25 of 2017); Gazette 7 Dec 2017
- Full text
- Agency website →
Jurisdiction scope
All public officials; manages statutory declarations (asset disclosures) of Members of Parliament and public officials; investigates corruption, bribery, and breaches of integrity; audits contracts and contractor general functions.