Report on the Hearings Held by the Joint Standing Committee on the Anti-Corruption Commission in the Legislative Council Chamber Parliament House, Perth on Friday, 5 May 2000

Anti-Corruption Commission Joint Committee (1997 - 2001)· 22 June 2000general_report

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.

Impact

The report impacts police officers, public servants, and the broader community. Concerns were raised about the ACC's transparency, accountability, and potential for unfairness in investigations, particularly regarding the presumption of innocence for accused officers.

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