Referred by the Premier on 1 June 2016
Terms of Reference – Inquiry into the ICAC Inspector’s Report to the Premier: The Inspector’s Review of the ICAC
That the Committee on the Independent Commission Against Corruption (‘ICAC’) review and report on the ICAC Inspector’s Report to the Premier: The Inspector’s Review of the ICAC dated 12 May 2016; with particular regard to:
- the extent, nature and exercise of the ICAC’s current powers and procedures including the rationale for and conduct of investigations and public hearings, and possible options for reform;
- the current structure and governance of the ICAC, best practice models adopted by other integrity institutions, and possible options for reform;
- the current oversight arrangements for the ICAC, including the role, powers and resourcing of the ICAC Inspector, and possible options for reform;
- whether the outcome of legal action taken in response to the ICAC’s corrupt conduct findings is adequately reflected on the public record; and possible options for reform;
- any other related matters.
In conducting its inquiry the Committee will take into account relevant reports and documents impacting on the terms of reference, in particular:
- the report of the Hon Murray Gleeson AC, QC and Mr Bruce McClintock SC, Independent Panel – Review of the Jurisdiction of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, dated 30 July 2015;
- the report of Mr Andrew Tink AM, Review of Police Oversight, dated 31 August 2015;
- any report of the ICAC Inspector recommending changes to the ICAC’s practice and procedure.
