The State’s Office of the Inspector has called for submissions from the public to assist in the information of its first review.
Responsible for reviewing the operations of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), the Office for Public Integrity (OPI) and the Ombudsman SA, the Office said the Review would be the first Annual Review of its kind.
The Office has called for submissions from the public to consider whether undue prejudice to the reputation of any person was caused by the Commissioner, ICAC employees or OPI employees since the inception of ICAC.
It said submissions would be welcome from: People who had made a complaint or report to ICAC or OPI previously; People who had been the subject of ICAC investigations or OPI assessments; Friends and family of those impacted by an ICAC investigation or OPI assessment; or Any other member of the South Australian public.
According to the Office, The ICAC and OPI have very strong powers under the law, which means they can execute search warrants, request evidence and interview witnesses, and the Inspector’s role is to ensure these powers are exercised properly.
It said that as part of the Inspector’s first Annual Review, they must consider whether the ICAC caused undue prejudice to the reputation of any person at any time between 1 September 2013 and 7 October 2021.
The Office is encouraging the community to have their say by completing the online form provided by the Office of the Inspector which will need to be submitted by Monday, 10 April.
It said the submissions would help inform the Inspector’s first Annual Review, which will be tabled in Parliament before 30 September.
More information on the Inquiry can be accessed on this PS News link.
