Wider Anti-Corruption Powers for Contractors and Private Partners
Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Amendment (Follow the Money) Bill 2026
1st House
2nd House
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission is no longer required to hold examinations in private.
The definition of a public body now includes associated entities.
The definition of a public officer now includes associated entities.
Associated entities are defined as any person or body providing goods or services, including sub-contractors, agents, and joint ventures.
Third party contractors are defined as those entering contracts or sub-contracts within a chain linked to an associated entity.
The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Amendment (Follow the Money) Act 2026 is repealed one year after receiving Royal Assent.