Fraud Bribery & Corruption
'Fraud Control' is a holistic term encompassing crimes and misconduct involving methodologies of fraud, bribery and corruption.
Fraud is defined in the Commonwealth Fraud and Corruption Control Framework as ‘Dishonestly obtaining (including attempting to obtain) a gain or benefit, or causing a loss or risk of loss, by deception or other means’.
Bribery includes conduct covered by the Commonwealth Criminal Code sections 70.2, 141.1, and 142.1 (domestic and foreign bribery) as it is a subset enabler of corruption in addition to other factors.
Corruption in relation to an entity is defined broadly to be consistent with the National Anti-Corruption Commission Act and is 'any conduct that does or could compromise the integrity, accountability or probity of public administration'.
All APS employees, contractors, regional partners and third parties are expected to use Commonwealth resources appropriately, effectively, efficiently and ethically. All are expected to proactively identify and report possible instances of fraud, bribery or corruption.
The Mint will act to protect reporting persons from reprisals or victimisation. Reporters may remain anonymous. However, if you do this, we may not be able to obtain additional important information that may be necessary to conduct or complete an investigation.
Allegations of fraud, bribery and corruption are treated seriously and will be assessed. Where prima facie evidence exists, the Mint will investigate and respond through criminal, civil or administrative proceedings – including seeking the recovery of any losses.