Reviews

On 10 April 2024 the Chief Commissioner of the ICAC provided the Premier and the Secretary of The Cabinet Office with a report prepared pursuant to section 14(2) of the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988 concerning the ICAC’s preliminary investigation into the conduct of Mr Crakanthorp.

Ken Boston AO reviewed why some eligible students couldn't access the Assisted School Travel (AST) Program in 2012.

The response to the serious pollution incident at Orica Australia Pty Ltd ammonium nitrate plant on Kooragang Island was investigated.

The Police Integrity Commission Act 1996 was reviewed to ensure ethical police conduct and governance in NSW.

This Review focused on whether the Premier’s Memorandum M2014-07 is meeting its policy objective of providing transparency in relation to lobbying of ministers. 

The Review into NSW Government grants made 19 recommendations to bring grants administration in line with best practice. This included delivering value for public money, robust planning and design, adopting key principles, and delivering a high-quality customer experience.

The Review examined the processes for receiving and handling complaints about bullying, harassment, and sexual misconduct concerning ministerial staff in NSW.

The HCC Act was reviewed in 2003 in response to the shortcomings of the Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) investigation report.

Bruce McClintock SC conducted the Review into the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act to determine whether the terms of the Act remained appropriate.

The Lobbying of Government Officials Act 2011 regulates lobbying activity in NSW. Under section 24 of the Lobbying Act, the Premier is required to conduct a Review of the Act.

The Review of the Natural Resources Commission Act 2003 was to determine whether the policy objectives of the Act remain valid and whether the terms of the Act are appropriate for meeting these objectives.

This Review provided an opportunity for governments to highlight where they are changing the way they operate, where outcomes are improving for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and where additional effort is needed.

In 2016 improvements were recommended to the grants administrative process and the funding agreements of the Community Building Partnership Program.

The Review will examine the governance and assurance of the NSW Government projects underway in the Broadmeadow growth area and any related projects in the Hunter region.