🏛️ Anti-Corruption Commission Joint Committee (1997 - 2001)

This WA parliamentary committee report, published in 2000, examines the investigative powers and operational accountability of the Anti-Corruption Commission. It was produced by the Anti-Corruption Commission Joint Committee. The report and the government's response are available online.

This 2000 WA parliamentary report details hearings on the Anti-Corruption Commission's (ACC) effectiveness. It includes submissions from various stakeholders, including the Police Union, the Police Integrity Commission of NSW, and the State Ombudsman. Key themes were the extent of public corruption, the ACC's cost-effectiveness, its powers, and accountability.

A WA parliamentary committee investigated allegations of police misconduct within the WA Police Service Drug Squad. The report focuses on a specific drug search where officers were accused of theft and failing to seize drugs. It examines the actions of six officers and the subsequent legal challenges.

This 1999 WA parliamentary committee report details the lack of ministerial response to the Anti-Corruption Commission Joint Committee's recommendations from its fourth and fifth reports. These reports covered operational accountability, rights protection, and proposed amendments to the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988. The committee expresses its concern over the Premier's failure to respond within the stipulated timeframe.

This 1999 report by the WA Anti-Corruption Commission Joint Committee reviews the ACC's operations from June 1997 to December 1998. It discusses the committee's monitoring activities, limitations, and international comparisons of anti-corruption agencies. The report also outlines future areas of focus, including police integrity training and public sector corruption.

This is a report by the Anti-Corruption Commission Joint Committee (1997-2001) from December 23, 1998, regarding proposed amendments to the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1998. The report (Report No. 5) is available at the State Law Publisher, and the government's response is also linked. The committee was tasked with reviewing the Act and suggesting changes.

The WA Anti-Corruption Commission Joint Standing Committee's report details the second meeting of a working group of parliamentary committees overseeing criminal justice and law enforcement. The meeting focused on the effectiveness of standing commissions and the relationship between oversight committees and the agencies they oversee. It facilitated information sharing and discussion among various Australian jurisdictions.

This 1998 WA parliamentary committee report examines the operational accountability of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the protection of individual rights under the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988. It recommends establishing an independent Office of Parliamentary Inspector to audit the ACC's operations and handle complaints.

This 1998 WA parliamentary report investigates complaints by Detective Sergeant Peter Coombs against the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Special Investigator Geoffrey Miller QC, and others. The report addresses allegations of misconduct and examines the ACC's operations. It highlights the need for an independent body to handle complaints against the ACC.

This 1998 WA parliamentary committee report details the formation and inaugural meeting of a working group of parliamentary committees overseeing criminal justice and law enforcement bodies across Australia. The group, initiated by the Joint Standing Committee on the Anti-Corruption Commission, aims to share experiences and strategies for addressing common issues related to accountability. The inaugural meeting focused on the accountability of law enforcement and criminal justice bodies to parli

This 1998 WA parliamentary committee discussion paper examines the secrecy provisions within the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988. It arose from public concern and debate following the Miller Report into police corruption and subsequent ACC actions. The paper aims to inform public discussion on the balance between ACC's need for confidentiality and public accountability.

This 1997 WA parliamentary committee report examines the balance between confidentiality and accountability in the parliamentary supervision of anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies in Australia. It details meetings with interstate counterparts to learn about different approaches to resolving accountability issues, given strict confidentiality provisions. The committee is not yet ready to recommend a preferred approach.