Moyle to Head up New ICAC Investigative Team in South Australia

In an article reported today on the ABC News, Detective Superintendent Grant Moyle, who has been leading South Australia's Major Crime squad, will take up the reins of the Independent Commission Against Corruption.

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in South Australia officially commences work in September this year but will not have any public hearings.

South Australia largely has been free of the official corruption which has dogged other states, but has had low-level corruption. The ICAC will act as a deterrent to corruption as much as a body to expose it.

The new ICAC will investigate allegations of corruption involving public officials such as politicians, police, judicial officers, statutory office holders and public servants including teachers and health workers. Cases such as the recent 'cartridgegate' scandal, where public servants allegedly paid exorbitant prices for printer cartridges in return for gifts, would also be in its sights.

While matters involving non-criminal behaviour, such as poor performance or incompetence, would normally be referred to agencies such as the Ombudsman, the ICAC could step in. As well as having powers to investigate, the Commissioner also will have a role in anti-corruption education and prevention.

Superintendent Moyle, will take up his three-year secondment next month and will report directly to Commissioner Bruce Lander who was approved unanimously by Parliament's Statutory Officers Committee to head up the new Commission.

To read more click here.

To understand more about what the new ICAC will do, click here.

For crimes legislation, our Crimes Point-in-Time research service is an essential and vital tool for legal professionals. Contact us for full pricing information or to trial the service, free for a limited time.