Integrity Commission Gets New Powers and Blocking Its Work Becomes a Crime
Integrity Commission Amendment Bill 2026
House of Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Topics
anti-corruption confidentiality criminal justice evidence handling government accountability government investigations information sharing law enforcement legal rights police powers privacy whistleblower protection +7 more
Introduced by: The Hon Guy Barnett MP (LIB)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
People must not tell others about a confidential notice exists unless they have a reasonable excuse.
Anyone disclosing information about a confidential notice must warn the recipient that further disclosure is a crime.
People are banned from destroying, changing, or hiding records to mislead investigators or integrity bodies.
People must not threaten or punish anyone for providing information or records during a complaint or investigation.
Information holders and their staff must not share documents or info they get under this Act, unless they need to for admin costs, legal advice, or help complying with a notice.
Investigators and inquiry officers can use reasonable force if necessary.
Assessors can use investigator powers if it is reasonably necessary to carry out an assessment.
Investigators can stop a person from using a lawyer or agent if that lawyer or agent is already involved in the investigation.
The Integrity Commission must refer police misconduct complaints to the Commissioner of Police, unless the CEO decides it is not in the public interest.