Corruption

What is Corruption?

Corruption is defined in the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) Act 1988, as the dishonest or partial exercise of official functions by a public official.

A public official is a member of a public authority. A University employee is a public official.

Corruption can also be defined as dishonest activity, engaged in to achieve some personal gain or advantage for the person or for another person.

Corruption conduct can take many forms including conflicts of interest, taking or offering bribes, dishonestly using influence, blackmail, fraud, theft, embezzlement, tax evasion, forgery, violence.