Independent Commission Against Corruption (New South Wales)
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), an independent agency of the Government of New South Wales, is responsible for minimising corrupt activities and enhancing the integrity of the public administration in the state of New South Wales, Australia.
The Commission was established in 1988 pursuant to the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act, 1988 (NSW).
It is led by a sole Commissioner appointed for a fixed five-year term, presently David Ipp, AO QC. The Commissioner submits a report on the activities of the Commission to the Parliament of New South Wales and whilst independent of the politics of government, reports informally to the Premier of New South Wales, presently the Hon. Barry O'Farrell MP.
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