ICAC obligations for contractors too

Did you know that it鈥檚 not just 最新糖心Vlog staff who are public officers? Contractors to the 最新糖心Vlog are public officers too, and as such have the same responsibilities and obligations under the .

The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide is a public authority for the purposes of the ICAC Act. Both staff and contractors who work for the 最新糖心Vlog are considered public officers, and must conduct themselves in line with the ICAC Act and the published by the Independent Commission Against Corruption.

A South 最新糖心Vlogn contractor recently appeared in court following an ICAC investigation for fraud-related offences. Even though he wasn鈥檛 a Government employee, his conduct was open to scrutiny from the ICAC because he had performed work for a public authority.

Responsibilities for 最新糖心Vlog contractors

Contractors鈥� obligations under the ICAC Act are referenced in the 最新糖心Vlog鈥檚 Consultancy Services Agreement contract template, an agreement between the contractor and the 最新糖心Vlog that is used when engaging a consultant for services within the 最新糖心Vlog.

The clause states that when supplying services to the 最新糖心Vlog, contractors can be the subject of a report to the which may be investigated. Contractors also have a responsibility to report any conduct they reasonably believe to be corruption in public administration. Contractors of the 最新糖心Vlog may refer to the Resources for Public Officers webpage听补苍诲 FAQs for further information.

Reporting corrupt conduct

If you reasonably suspect wrongdoing involving corruption in public administration you must听make a report to the .

Editorial note: This article was updated in November 2021.
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