This Act provides for the appointment of the National Anti - Corruption Commissioner, and establishes the National Anti - Corruption Commission.

The Commissioner is able to investigate corruption issues that could involve corrupt conduct that is serious or systemic.

A corruption issue is an issue of whether a person has engaged, is engaging or will engage in corrupt conduct.

Corrupt conduct is defined in section   8, and can only be:

  (a)   conduct by a public official; or

  (b)   conduct that adversely affects, or that could adversely affect, the honest or impartial exercise or performance of a public official's powers, functions or duties.

Part   4 provides special protections for persons who refer corruption issues, or provide other information, under this Act.

Parts   5 to 7 set out processes for referring, dealing with and investigating corruption issues.

Requirements for reporting on corruption investigations are found in Part   8.

The Commissioner can also:

  (a)   conduct broader public inquiries into corruption risks and prevention measures within Commonwealth agencies; and

  (b)   provide education and information in relation to corrupt conduct and preventing that conduct.

The work of the Commission is overseen by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the National Anti - Corruption Commission.

The Inspector of the National Anti - Corruption Commission assists with this oversight, in particular with corruption issues and complaints relating to the Commission.