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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
On 13 September 2024, the ACT Government assumed a caretaker role, with an election to be held 19 October 2024. Information on this website will be published in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions until after the election and conclusion of the caretaker period.
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      IMPORTANT NOTICE:
      On 13 September 2024, the ACT Government assumed a caretaker role, with an election to be held 19 October 2024. Information on this website will be published in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions until after the election and conclusion of the caretaker period.

      Accountability and oversight

      In addition to complaint handling, we also perform a number of over oversight functions including:

      • Freedom of Information reviews - to improve access to ACT government information and promote a culture of open access and transparency
      • Reportable Conduct Scheme - to improve child protection within ACT organisations
      • Inspector of the ACT Integrity Commission - to ensure those investigating corruption are doing the right thing
      • ACT Policing - to ensure ACT policing use legislative powers such as covert powers correctly and lawfully
      • Public Interest Disclosure - to provide an external avenue for someone to make a disclosure of serious wrongdoing about an ACT government agency.

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      Reportable conduct arrow Freedom of Information arrow Public Interest Disclosure arrow Inspector of the ACT Integrity Commission arrow ACT Policing oversight arrow