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Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity
ACLEI
30 December 2006 – 1 July 2023
Independent agency, headed by the Integrity Commissioner, that detected, investigated and prevented corruption in Commonwealth law enforcement agencies, initially the AFP and ACC and later also customs, immigration, AUSTRAC, agriculture and other agencies.
How it came into existence
Established on 30 December 2006 under the Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner Act 2006 as a dedicated anti-corruption body for Commonwealth law enforcement.
Legislation: Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner Act 2006
Changes during its life
- 2011Jurisdiction extended to the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service.
- 2013Jurisdiction extended to AUSTRAC, CrimTrac and parts of the agriculture department.
- 2015Jurisdiction extended to the whole Department of Immigration and Border Protection.
How it ended
Abolished on 1 July 2023, when the National Anti-Corruption Commission commenced and took over its staff, jurisdiction and pending investigations.
- Law enforcement integrity investigations
- Corruption prevention
Main functions
- Investigation of corruption in law enforcement agencies
- Corruption prevention and detection
- Oversight of agencies' internal integrity investigations
- Public and private integrity hearings
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Attorney-General's Department.
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Sources
Primary sources
- Australian Government Organisations Register (Department of Finance, data.gov.au) (listed from 11 December 2014 to 30 June 2023)