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Independent Commission Against Corruption Amendment Act 2005 No 10
Repealed version for 14 April 2005 to 23 November 2005 (accessed 23 May 2013 at 08:13)
Repealed version for 14 April 2005 to 23 November 2005 (accessed 23 May 2013 at 08:13).
An Act to amend the Independent
Commission Against Corruption Act 1988 to make further
provision with respect to the functions of the Commission; to amend the
Police Integrity Commission Act
1996 to extend the provisions of that Act relating to police
officers to other members of NSW Police; and for other
purposes.1 Name of ActThis Act is the Independent
Commission Against Corruption Amendment Act
proclamation.3 Amendment of Independent
Commission Against Corruption Act 1988 No 35The Independent Commission
Against Corruption Act 1988 is amended as set out in Schedule
1.4 Amendment of other Acts and regulationThe Acts and regulation set out in Schedule 2 are amended as set
out in that Schedule.Schedule 1 Amendment of Independent Commission Against Corruption Act
1988(Section 3)[1] Section 2AInsert after section 2: 2A Principal objects of ActThe principal objects of this Act are:(a) to promote the integrity and accountability of public
administration by constituting an Independent Commission Against Corruption as
an independent and accountable body:(i) to investigate, expose and prevent corruption involving or
affecting public authorities and public officials, and
(ii) to educate public authorities, public officials and members of the
public about corruption and its detrimental effects on public administration
and on the community, and
(b) to confer on the Commission special powers to inquire into
[2] Section 3 DefinitionsInsert in alphabetical order in section 3 (1): compulsory examination means a compulsory
examination under this Act.Inspector means the Inspector of the
Independent Commission Against Corruption, appointed under this
Act.officer of the Inspector means the Inspector or
a member of staff of the Inspector.public inquiry means a public inquiry under
this Act.[3] Section 3 (1), definition of
“hearing”Omit the definition.[4] Section 3 (3)Insert after section 3 (2): (3) Notes included in this Act do not form part of this
Act.[5] Section 4 CommissionOmit “hearing” wherever occurring from section 4
(4).Insert instead “compulsory examination or public
inquiry”.[6] Section 9 Limitation on nature of corrupt
conductOmit “could also constitute” from section 9 (5).
Insert instead “constitutes”.[7] Section 12AInsert after section 12: 12A Serious and systemic corrupt conductIn exercising its functions, the Commission is, as far as
practicable, to direct its attention to serious and systemic corrupt conduct
and is to take into account the responsibility and role other public
authorities and public officials have in the prevention of corrupt
conduct.[8] Section 13 Principal functionsInsert after section 13 (2): (2A) Subsection (2) (a) does not require the Commission to make a
finding, on the basis of any investigation, that corrupt conduct, or other
conduct, has occurred, is occurring or is about to
occur.[9] Section 13 (3A)Insert after section 13 (3): (3A) The Commission may make a finding that a person has engaged or is
engaging in corrupt conduct of a kind described in paragraph (a), (b), (c) or
(d) of section 9 (1) only if satisfied that a person has engaged in or is
engaging in conduct that constitutes or involves an offence or thing of the
kind described in that paragraph.[10] Section 13 (4)Omit “this section is the only
restriction”.Insert instead “section 9 (5) and this section are the only
restrictions”.[11] Section 13 (5) (b)Omit the paragraph. Insert instead: (b) opinions as to:(i) whether the advice of the Director of Public Prosecutions should
be sought in relation to the commencement of proceedings against particular
persons for criminal offences against laws of the State,
(ii) whether consideration should or should not be given to the taking
of other action against particular persons,
[12] Section 16 Co-operation with other agenciesInsert “, the Ombudsman” after
“Auditor-General” in section 16 (2).[13] Section 17 Evidence and procedureOmit “hearings” and “hearing” from section
17 (2) and (3), respectively.Insert instead “compulsory examinations and public
inquiries” and “compulsory examination or public inquiry”,
respectively.[14] Section 18 Court proceedingsOmit “any hearing or other matters relating to the
investigation are” from section 18 (2) (a).Insert instead “the investigation
is”.[15] Section 20 Investigations generallyInsert after section 20 (4): (5) If the Commission decides to discontinue or not to commence an
investigation of a complaint or report made to it, the Commission must inform
the complainant or officer who made the report in writing of its decision and
the reasons for it.[16] Section 29 Powers exercisable whether or not compulsory
examination or public inquiry being heldOmit “hearing”. Insert instead “compulsory
examination or public inquiry”.[17] Part 4, Division 3, headingOmit the heading. Insert instead:Division 3 Compulsory examinations and public
inquiries[18] Sections 30–31AOmit sections 30 and 31. Insert instead: 30 Compulsory examinations(1) For the purposes of an investigation, the Commission may, if it is
satisfied that it is in the public interest to do so, conduct a compulsory
examination.(2) A compulsory examination is to be conducted by the Commissioner or
by an Assistant Commissioner, as determined by the
Commissioner.(3) A person required to attend a compulsory examination is entitled
to be informed, before or at the commencement of the compulsory examination,
of the nature of the allegation or complaint being
investigated.(4) A failure to comply with subsection (3) does not invalidate or
otherwise affect the compulsory examination.(5) A compulsory examination is to be conducted in
private.Note. Section 17 (2) requires the Commission to conduct compulsory
examinations with as little emphasis on an adversarial approach as
possible.(6) The Commission may (but is not required to) advise a person
required to attend a compulsory examination of any findings it has made or
opinions it has formed as a result of the compulsory
examination.31 Public inquiries(1) For the purposes of an investigation, the Commission may, if it is
satisfied that it is in the public interest to do so, conduct a public
inquiry.(2) Without limiting the factors that it may take into account in
determining whether or not it is in the public interest to conduct a public
inquiry, the Commission is to consider the following:(a) the benefit of exposing to the public, and making it aware, of
(b) the seriousness of the allegation or complaint being
(c) any risk of undue prejudice to a person’s reputation
(including prejudice that might arise from not holding an
inquiry),
(d) whether the public interest in exposing the matter is outweighed
by the public interest in preserving the privacy of the persons
(3) An Assistant Commissioner may determine to conduct a public
inquiry only with the concurrence of the Commissioner. However, concurrence is
not required if the Commissioner would or might have a conflict of interest in
relation to the inquiry.Note. Powers of the Commission under this Division may be delegated to
an Assistant Commissioner under section 107 (5) (e).(4) A public inquiry is to be conducted by the Commissioner or by an
Assistant Commissioner, as determined by the
Commissioner.(5) At a public inquiry, the person presiding must announce the
general scope and purpose of the inquiry.(6) A person required to attend a public inquiry is entitled to be
informed of the general scope and purpose of the public inquiry and the nature
of the allegation or complaint being investigated before or at the time the
person is required to appear at the inquiry.(7) A failure to comply with subsection (6) does not invalidate or
otherwise affect the public inquiry.(8) A public inquiry is to be held in
public.(9) Despite subsection (8), the Commission may decide to hold part of
the inquiry in private if it considers this to be in the public
interest.(10) Without limiting subsection (9), the Commission may decide to hear
closing submissions in private. This extends to a closing submission by a
person appearing before the Commission or a legal practitioner representing
such a person, as well as to a closing submission by a legal practitioner
assisting the Commission as counsel.Note. Section 17 (2) requires the Commission to conduct public inquiries
with as little emphasis on an adversarial approach as
possible.31A Directions as to presence of persons at compulsory
examinations and public inquiriesThe Commissioner may give directions as to the persons who may be
present at a compulsory examination or any part of a public inquiry that is
held in private. A person must not be present in contravention of any such
direction.Note. It is an offence to contravene a direction under section
31A—see section 85.[19] Section 32 Right of appearance of affected
personOmit “hearing” wherever occurring. Insert instead
“public inquiry”.[20] Sections 33–35, 36A and 37–39Omit “hearing” wherever occurring.Insert instead “compulsory examination or public
inquiry”.[21] Part 4, Division 4AInsert after section 48: Division 4A Disposal of property48A Application to property This Division applies to property:(a) that is lawfully in the custody of the Commission in connection
with an investigation, and
(b) is not required for the purposes of an investigation or a criminal
prosecution or disciplinary or other proceeding.
48B Disposal of property on application to court(1) The Commission may apply to a court for an order under this
Division in relation to property to which this Division applies if it appears
to the Commission that no person is lawfully entitled to the
property.(2) A court to which such an application is made may order that the
property be dealt with as the court thinks fit.(3) Without limiting subsection (2), in determining an application a
court may:(a) order that the property be forfeited to the Crown,
(b) make any necessary incidental or ancillary
(4) Property ordered to be forfeited to the Crown:(a) if money, is to be paid to the Treasurer for payment into the
at public auction and the proceeds of sale paid to the Treasurer for payment
into the Consolidated Fund.
(5) If the property is not money or is not fit or suitable for sale,
the directions of the Commissioner.48C Application to Treasurer for recovery of money or
proceeds of saleA person who is lawfully entitled to any property that has been
dealt with in accordance with this Division may recover from the Treasurer the
money or proceeds of sale held by the Treasurer. This Act authorises the
Treasurer to pay the amount out of the Consolidated Fund (which is
appropriated to the necessary extent).48D Courts having jurisdiction under this Division The court to which an application under this Division may be made
is:(a) a Local Court for the district in which the property is held, if
the estimated value of the property (or the amount of the money) does not
exceed $40,000, or
(b) the District Court, if the estimated value of the property (or the
amount of the money) exceeds $40,000 but does not exceed $250,000,
(c) the Supreme Court, if the estimated value of the property (or the
amount of the money) exceeds $250,000.
[22] Section 49 Indemnities and undertakingsOmit “hearing before” from section 49
(4).Insert instead “compulsory examination or public inquiry
conducted by”.[23] Part 5AInsert after Part 5: Part 5A Inspector of the Independent Commission Against
Corruption57A Inspector of the Independent Commission Against
Corruption(1) Appointment The Governor may appoint an Inspector of the Independent
Commission Against Corruption.(2) Schedule of provisions relating to Inspector Schedule 1A has effect.57B Principal functions of Inspector(1) The principal functions of the Inspector are:(a) to audit the operations of the Commission for the purpose of
monitoring compliance with the law of the State, and
(b) to deal with (by reports and recommendations) complaints of abuse
of power, impropriety and other forms of misconduct on the part of the
Commission or officers of the Commission, and
(c) to deal with (by reports and recommendations) conduct amounting to
maladministration (including, without limitation, delay in the conduct of
investigations and unreasonable invasions of privacy) by the Commission or
officers of the Commission, and
(d) to assess the effectiveness and appropriateness of the procedures
of the Commission relating to the legality or propriety of its
(2) The functions of the Inspector may be exercised on the
Inspector’s own initiative, at the request of the Minister, in response
to a complaint made to the Inspector or in response to a reference by the
Joint Committee or any public authority or public
official.(3) The Inspector is not subject to the Commission in any
respect.(4) For the purposes of this section, conduct is of a kind that
amounts to maladministration if it involves action or inaction of a serious
nature that is:(a) contrary to law, or
(b) unreasonable, unjust, oppressive or improperly discriminatory,
(c) based wholly or partly on improper
57C Powers of Inspector The Inspector:(a) may investigate any aspect of the Commission’s operations or
any conduct of officers of the Commission, and
(b) is entitled to full access to the records of the Commission and to
take or have copies made of any of them, and
(c) may require officers of the Commission to supply information or
produce documents or other things about any matter, or any class or kind of
matters, relating to the Commission’s operations or any conduct of
(d) may require officers of the Commission to attend before the
Inspector to answer questions or produce documents or other things relating to
the Commission’s operations or any conduct of officers of the
(e) may investigate and assess complaints about the Commission or
(f) may refer matters relating to the Commission or officers of the
Commission to other public authorities or public officials for consideration
or action, and
(g) may recommend disciplinary action or criminal prosecution against
57D Inquiries(1) For the purposes of the Inspector’s functions, the Inspector
may make or hold inquiries.(2) For the purposes of any inquiry under this section, the Inspector
has the powers, authorities, protections and immunities conferred on a
commissioner by Division 1 of Part 2 of the Royal Commissions Act 1923 and that
Act (section 13 excepted) applies to any witness summoned by or appearing
before the Inspector in the same way as it applies to a witness summoned by or
appearing before a commissioner.(3) A witness summoned by or appearing before the Inspector is to be
paid such amount as the Inspector determines, but not exceeding the amount
that would be payable to such a witness if he or she were a Crown witness
subpoenaed by the Crown to give evidence.57E Staff of Inspector(1) Such staff as may be necessary to assist the Inspector may be
employed under Chapter 2 of the Public
2002.(2) The Inspector may also employ staff. Chapter 2 of the Public Sector Employment and Management Act
staff.(3) The Inspector may engage persons as consultants to the Inspector
or to perform services for the Inspector.(4) The Inspector may arrange for the use of the services of:(a) any staff or facilities of the Commission, a government department
or a local or public authority, or
(b) any staff who are employed by or for or assigned to the person who
is Inspector, in his or her capacity as the holder of some other position (for
example, as a Judge).
(5) Such provisions of this Act as are prescribed by the regulations
apply to persons referred to in subsections (1)–(4) in the same way as
they apply to staff of the Commission, with any necessary adaptations and with
such modifications as are prescribed.57F Incidental powersThe Inspector has power to do all things necessary to be done for
or in connection with, or reasonably incidental to, the exercise of the
Inspector’s functions. Any specific powers conferred on the Inspector by
this Act are not taken to limit by implication the generality of this
section.[24] Section 64 FunctionsOmit section 64 (1) (a). Insert instead: (a) to monitor and to review the exercise by the Commission and the
Inspector of the Commission’s and Inspector’s
[25] Section 64 (1) (b)Insert “or the Inspector” after
“Commission”.[26] Section 64 (1) (c) and (d)Insert “and of the Inspector” and “and the
Inspector”, respectively, after “Commission” wherever
occurring.[27] Section 64A Power to veto proposed appointment of
Commissioner or InspectorInsert “or Inspector” after
“Commissioner” in section 64A (1).[28] Part 8, Division 1, headingInsert after the heading to Part 8:Division 1 References to Commission by, and reports by
Commission to, Parliament[29] Section 74 Reports on referred matters etcOmit “public hearing” from section 74 (3). Insert
instead “public inquiry”.[30] Section 74A Contents of reports to ParliamentOmit “the prosecution” from section 74A (2)
(a).Insert instead “obtaining the advice of the Director of
Public Prosecutions with respect to the
prosecution”.[31] Section 74C Reports relating to local government
authoritiesInsert after section 74C (2): (2A) The Commission is authorised to include in a report under section
74 a recommendation that consideration be given to the suspension of a
councillor from civic office under Division 3 (Misbehaviour) of Part 1 of
Chapter 14 of the Local Government Act
1993.[32] Section 76 Annual reports of CommissionInsert after section 76 (2) (b): (ba) the following details with respect to matters investigated by the
Commission:(i) the time interval between the lodging of each complaint and the
Commission deciding to investigate the complaint,
(ii) the number of complaints commenced to be investigated but not
finally dealt with during the year,
(iii) the average time taken to deal with complaints and the actual time
taken to investigate any matter in respect of which a report is
(iv) the total number of compulsory examinations and public inquiries
(v) the number of days spent during the year in conducting public
(vi) the time interval between the completion of each public inquiry
conducted during the year and the furnishing of a report on the
[33] Part 8, Division 2Insert after section 77: Division 2 Reports by Inspector77A Special reportsThe Inspector may, at any time, make a special report to the
Presiding Officer of each House of Parliament on:(a) any matters affecting the Commission, including, for example, its
operational effectiveness or needs, and
(b) any administrative or general policy matter relating to the
functions of the Inspector.
77B Annual reports of InspectorThe Inspector is required to prepare, within the period of 4
months after each 30 June, a report of the Inspector’s operations during
the year ended on that 30 June and furnish the report to the Presiding Officer
of each House of Parliament.[34] Part 8, Division 3, headingInsert before section 78:Division 3 General[35] Section 78 Provisions relating to reportsInsert after section 78 (1): (1A) The Inspector may include in a report a recommendation that the
report be made public forthwith.[36] Section 78 (3)Insert “or the Inspector” after
“Commission”.[37] Section 80 Obstruction of Commission, Inspector and
othersOmit section 80 (a). Insert instead: (a) without reasonable excuse, wilfully obstruct, hinder, resist or
threaten:(i) the Commission or an officer of the Commission in the exercise of
(ii) the Inspector or an officer of the Inspector in the exercise of
(iii) a legal practitioner appointed by the Commission to assist the
Commission as counsel in the exercise of functions as such counsel,
(iv) a legal practitioner or other person authorised to appear before
the Commission in relation to that appearance, or
[38] Section 80 (b) and (c)Insert “, or the Inspector or an officer of the
Inspector,” after “officer of the Commission” wherever
occurring.[39] Section 80 (d)Omit “hearing”. Insert instead “compulsory
examination or public inquiry”.[40] Section 85 Compulsory examinations and public
inquiriesOmit “hearing in contravention of section
31”.Insert instead “compulsory examination or public inquiry in
contravention of section 31A”.[41] Section 86 Failure to attend etcOmit “hearing” wherever occurring.Insert instead “compulsory examination or public
inquiry”.[42] Section 87Omit the section. Insert instead: 87 False and misleading evidence(1) A person who, at a compulsory examination or public inquiry
conducted by the Commission, gives evidence that is false or misleading in a
material particular knowing it to be false or misleading, or not believing it
to be true, is guilty of an indictable offence.Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units or imprisonment for 5 years, or
both.(2) Sections 331 and 332 of the Crimes Act 1900 apply to proceedings
for an offence against this section in the same way as they apply to
proceedings for an offence under section 330 of that
Act.[43] Section 89 Procuring false testimony by
witnessOmit “hearing” from section 89 (a).Insert instead “compulsory examination or public
inquiry”.[44] Section 93 Injury to witness or person assisting
CommissionInsert “, or threatens to use, cause, inflict or
procure,” after “procures” in section 93
(1).[45] Section 98 Contempt in the face or hearing of the
CommissionOmit “Commission, or” from section 98 (d) (iv). Insert
instead: Commission,in proceedings before the Commission, or[46] Section 98 (f)Omit the paragraph. Insert instead: (f) interrupts or obstructs any proceedings before the
[47] Section 98 (g), (h) and (i)Omit the paragraphs.[48] Section 99 Punishment of contemptOmit section 99 (2). Insert instead: (2) The Commissioner may present to the Supreme Court a certificate
(in this Part called a contempt of the Commission
certificate) in which the Commissioner sets out the facts that
constitute the alleged contempt.[49] Section 99 (3)Omit “certifies the contempt of a
person”.Insert instead “presents a contempt of the Commission
certificate”.[50] Section 100 General provisions regarding
contemptInsert after section 100 (1): (1A) The summons is to set out the details of the alleged
contempt.[51] Section 100 (3)Omit “If a contempt of the Commission is committed in the
face or hearing of the Commission, no summons need be issued against the
offender”.Insert instead “No summons need be issued against an
offender committing a contempt in the face or hearing of the
Commission”.[52] Section 100 (3)Insert “, after being advised of the details of the alleged
contempt,” after “offender may”.[53] Section 100 (6)Omit the subsection. Insert instead: (6) The warrant is to be accompanied by the contempt of the Commission
certificate in which the Commissioner sets out the facts that constitute the
alleged contempt.[54] Section 101B Commission investigator who is seconded
police officer to have all powers of NSW police officerInsert “, but may be made to the Inspector” after
“1990” in section 101B (5).[55] Section 107 DelegationInsert after section 107 (4) (d): (e) the power of the Commissioner to certify as referred to in section
111 (4) (c).
[56] Section 107 (5) (e)Omit “hearing”. Insert instead “compulsory
examination or public inquiry”.[57] Section 109 Protection from liabilityOmit “or any person acting under the direction of the
Commission or Commissioner” from section 109 (1).Insert instead “, the Inspector or any person acting under
the direction of the Commission, the Commissioner or the
Inspector”.[58] Section 109 (1)Insert “, the Inspector” after “subject the
Commissioner”.[59] Section 111 SecrecyInsert at the end of section 111 (1) (d): , and(e) a person who is or was an officer of the
[60] Section 111 (4) (c)Insert “or Inspector” after
“Commissioner” wherever occurring.[61] Sections 111C and 111DInsert after section 111B: 111C Relationship with Ombudsman regarding conduct of
Commission and InspectorConduct of the Commissioner or an officer of the Commission cannot
be made the subject of a complaint, inquiry, investigation or other action
under the Ombudsman Act
1974, except in relation to matters referred to the Ombudsman
by the Inspector.111D Complaints by public officials(1) A public official within the meaning of the Protected Disclosures Act 1994 may
complain to the Inspector (orally or in writing) about the conduct of the
Commission, an officer of the Commission or an officer of the
Inspector.(2) In this section:conduct includes conduct by way of action or
inaction or alleged action or inaction.[62] Section 112 Restriction on publication of
evidenceOmit “hearing” from section 112 (1)
(d).Insert instead “compulsory examination or public
inquiry”.[63] Section 116 Proceedings for offencesInsert after section 116 (4): (5) Proceedings for an alleged offence under section 112 may be
commenced within 2 years after the commission of the alleged
offence.[64] Schedule 1AInsert after Schedule 1: Schedule 1A Provisions relating to Inspector(Section 57A (2))1 Eligibility for appointmentA person is not eligible to be appointed as Inspector or to act in
that office if the person is a member of the Legislative Council or of the
Legislative Assembly or is a member of a House of Parliament or legislature of
another State or Territory or of the Commonwealth.2 Acting Inspector(1) The Governor may, from time to time, appoint a person to act in
the office of Inspector during the illness or absence of the Inspector. The
person, while so acting, has all the functions of the Inspector and is taken
to be the Inspector.(2) The Governor may, at any time, remove a person from the office to
which the person was appointed under this clause.(3) A person while acting under this clause is entitled to be paid
Governor may from time to time determine.(4) For the purposes of this clause, a vacancy in the office of
Inspector is taken to be an absence from office of
Inspector.3 Basis of office(1) The office of Inspector may be a full-time or part-time office,
according to the terms of appointment.(2) The holder of a full-time office referred to in subclause (1) is
required to hold it on that basis, except to the extent permitted by the
Governor.4 Terms of office(1) Subject to this Schedule, the Inspector holds office for such term
not exceeding 5 years as may be specified in the instrument of appointment,
re-appointment.(2) A person may not hold the office of Inspector for terms totalling
more than 5 years.5 Remuneration(1) The Inspector is entitled to be paid such remuneration (including
travelling and subsistence allowances) as may be specified in the instrument
of appointment or as may be afterwards determined by the Governor from time to
time.(2) A determination does not operate so as to reduce the rate at which
remuneration is payable during the person’s current term of
office.(3) The Inspector is not, if a Judge of a New South Wales court and
while receiving remuneration as such a Judge, entitled to remuneration under
this Act.6 Provisions where Judge is holding office as
Inspector(1) The appointment of a person who is the holder of a judicial office
as Inspector or service by a person who is the holder of a judicial office as
Inspector does not affect:(a) the person’s tenure of that judicial office,
(2) The person’s service as Inspector is, for all purposes,
taken to be service as the holder of that judicial
office.(3) In this clause:judicial office means an office of Judge of a
court of New South Wales.7 Vacancy in office(1) Vacancies The office of Inspector becomes vacant if the holder:(a) dies, or
(c) holds office for longer than the relevant term mentioned in clause
(d) resigns the office by instrument in writing addressed to the
(e) is nominated for election as a member of the Legislative Council
(2) Removal from office The Inspector may be removed from office by the Governor on the
address of both Houses of Parliament.8 Filling of vacancyIf the office of Inspector becomes vacant, a person is, subject to
this Act, to be appointed to fill the vacancy.9 Effect of certain other Acts(1) The Public Sector Employment and
Inspector, and the holder of that office is not, as holder, subject to that
office and also the office of Inspector or from accepting and retaining any
remuneration payable to the person under this Act as
Inspector.10 Veto of proposed appointment of Inspector(1) A person is not to be appointed as Inspector until:(a) a proposal that the person be so appointed has been referred to
the Joint Committee under section 64A, and
occasion.(3) In this clause, appointment includes
re-appointment.[65] Schedule 4 Savings, transitional and other
provisionsInsert at the end of clause 1 (1): Independent Commission Against
Corruption Amendment Act 2005[66] Schedule 4, Part 5Insert after clause 10: Part 5 Provisions consequent on enactment of Independent Commission Against Corruption Amendment
Act 200511 DefinitionIn this Part, amending Act means the Independent Commission Against Corruption Amendment
Act 2005.12 Pending investigations(1) The amendments made by the amending Act apply to and in respect of
a complaint or report made to, or investigation commenced by, the Commission
before the commencement of this clause.(2) Despite subclause (1), the amendments made by the amending Act
(other than those made to Part 10 (Contempt of Commission)) do not affect or
apply to or in respect of any investigation in which a public hearing has
commenced before the commencement of this clause.(3) In particular, the amendments made by the amending Act do not
affect any step taken in respect of the public hearing or in connection with a
hearing.13 Annual reportsThe amendments made to section 76 by the amending Act extend to
the annual report for the year ended, except as provided by the
regulations.14 References to hearingsIn any statutory instrument other than this Act, a reference to a
hearing held under this Act is to be read as a reference to a compulsory
examination or public inquiry as the case requires.15 InspectorPart 5A, as inserted by the amending Act, extends to complaints
made, and conduct of the Commission or officers of the Commission that
occurred, before the commencement of this clause, and it does not matter that
any person or persons involved are no longer public
officials.Schedule 2 Amendment of other Acts and regulation(Section 4)2.1 Criminal Records Regulation
2004Clause 7 Exclusion of
applicants for employment with ICAC or ICAC Inspector from consequences of
conviction being spentInsert at the end of the clause: (2) Section 12 of the Act does not apply in relation to an application
by a person for appointment or employment as an officer of the Inspector
Commission Against Corruption Act
1988.2.2 Defamation Act
1974 No 18[1] Section 17KOmit the section. Insert instead: 17K Matters arising under the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act
of this section.[2] Schedule 2 Proceedings of public concern and official and
public documents and recordsOmit clause 2 (18). Insert instead: (18) proceedings at a public inquiry held before the Independent
Corruption,2.3 Freedom of Information
Act 1989 No 5Schedule 2 Exempt bodies and
officesInsert after the matter relating to the Independent Commission
Against Corruption: The office of Inspector of the Independent Commission Against
report functions.2.4 Greyhound and Harness
Racing Administration Act 2004 No 36Section 42
SecrecyInsert after section 42 (5) (a): (a1) the Inspector of the Independent Commission Against
2.5 Health Records and
Information Privacy Act 2002 No 71[1] Section 4 DefinitionsInsert after paragraph (b) of the definition of investigative
agency in section 4 (1): (b1) the Inspector of the Independent Commission Against
[2] Section 4Insert in alphabetical order: staff of the Inspector of the Independent Commission
Against Corruption means:(a) any staff employed under section 57E (1) or (2) of the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act
[3] Section 17 Specific exemptions (ICAC, ICAC Inspector and
Inspector’s staff and NSW Crime Commission)Insert “, the Inspector of the Independent Commission
Against Corruption” after “Against
Corruption”.[4] Section 60 Inquiries and investigationsInsert “, the Inspector of the Independent Commission
Against Corruption” after “Against Corruption” in section 60
(2).[5] Section 63 Information about compliance
arrangementsInsert “, the Inspector of the Independent Commission
Against Corruption” after “Against Corruption” in section 63
(3).2.6 Local Government Act
1993 No 30Section 440H How is the
process for suspension of a councillor for misbehaviour initiated?Omit section 440H (1) (c). Insert instead: (c) a report made by the Ombudsman in which the Ombudsman states that
the Ombudsman is satisfied that grounds exist that warrant the
councillor’s suspension, or
(d) a report made by the Independent Commission Against Corruption in
which the Commission recommends that consideration be given to suspending the
councillor under this Division.
2.7 Police Act 1990
No 47Section 167A Offence of
informationInsert after section 167A (2) (e): (e1) the Inspector of the Independent Commission Against
2.8 Police Integrity
Commission Act 1996 No 28Section 4
DefinitionsInsert after section 4 (3): (3A) References to police officers extend to all members of
NSW Police A reference in this Act to a police officer includes a reference
to any member (whether or not a police officer) of NSW
Police.2.9 Privacy and Personal
Information Protection Act 1998 No 133[1] Section 3 DefinitionsInsert after paragraph (b) of the definition of investigative
agency in section 3 (1): (b1) the Inspector of the Independent Commission Against
[2] Section 3 (1)Insert in alphabetical order: staff of the Inspector of the Independent Commission
[3] Section 27 Specific exemptions (ICAC, ICAC Inspector and
Inspector’s staff and NSW Crime CommissionInsert “, the Inspector of the Independent Commission
Against Corruption” after “Against Corruption” wherever
occurring.[4] Section 38 Inquiries and investigationsInsert “, the Inspector of the Independent Commission
Against Corruption” after “Against Corruption” in section 38
(2).[5] Section 40 Personal information digestInsert “, the Inspector of the Independent Commission
Against Corruption” after “Against Corruption” in section 40
(4).[6] Section 42 Information about compliance
Against Corruption” after “Against Corruption” in section 42
(3).2.10 Protected Disclosures
Act 1994 No 92[1] Section 4 DefinitionsInsert in alphabetical order: ICAC Inspector means the Inspector of the
Independent Commission Against Corruption appointed under the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act
1988.officer of the ICAC Inspector means an officer
of the Inspector, as defined in the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act
1988.[2] Section 4Insert at the end of the definition of investigating
authority: , or(g) the ICAC Inspector.
[3] Section 12CInsert after section 12B: 12C Disclosure concerning Commission, ICAC Inspector and
officers of Commission and ICAC Inspector(1) To be protected by this Act, a disclosure by a public official to
the ICAC Inspector must:(a) be made in accordance with the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act
(b) be a disclosure that shows or tends to show corrupt conduct,
maladministration or serious and substantial waste of public money by the
Commission, an officer of the Commission or an officer of the ICAC
(2) To be protected by this Act, a disclosure by a public official to
an investigating authority (being the Auditor-General or the Ombudsman)
concerning the Commission or an officer of the Commission must relate to a
matter referred by the ICAC Inspector to the investigating authority under
section 57C (f) of the Independent
1988.(3) Despite section 11, a disclosure by a public official to the
Ombudsman that shows or tends to show that, in the exercise of a function
relating to a matter of administration conferred or imposed on the ICAC
Inspector, the ICAC Inspector has engaged or proposes to engage in conduct of
a kind that amounts to corrupt conduct or maladministration or has seriously
and substantially wasted public money is protected by this
Act.(4) The Ombudsman may investigate, and report, in accordance with the
Ombudsman Act 1974 on any
matter raised by a disclosure made to it that is of a kind referred to in
subsection (3).[4] Section 13 Disclosures about investigating
authoritiesOmit section 13 (3) (a) and (b).[5] Schedule 2 Savings, transitional and other
Corruption Amendment Act 2005 (but only in so far as Schedule
2 to that Act amends this Act)2.11 Totalizator Act
1997 No 45Section 105
SecrecyInsert after section 105 (5) (a): (a1) the Inspector of the Independent Commission Against
Corruption Amendment Act 2005 No 10. Second reading speech
made: Legislative Assembly, 23.2.2005; Legislative Council, 2.3.2005. Assented
to 14.4.2005. Date of commencement of secs 1–4, Sch 1 [2] (to the extent
to which it inserts definitions of Inspector and
officer of the Inspector into the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act
1988) [23] (to the extent to which it inserts secs 57A and 57E
into that Act) [27] [59] [60] and [64] and Sch 2.1, 1.6.2005, sec 2 and GG No
64 of 1.6.2005, p 1909; date of commencement of Sch 1 [1] [4] [6]–[12]
[15] [21] [30] [31] [37] [44]–[53] [55] [63] [65] and [66] and Sch 2.6,
6.6.2005, sec 2 and GG No 64 of 1.6.2005, p 1909; date of commencement of the
remainder, 1.7.2005, sec 2 and GG No 81 of 1.7.2005, p