Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (Northern Territory)

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The first Independent Commissioner Against Corruption for Australia's Northern Territory was appointed on 13 June 2018, and commenced in the role on 2 July 2018.[1] In January 2020, the office, led by Ken Fleming QC received its 1000th complaint. At that time, 274 of the 848 complaints assessed had triggered some degree of investigation or referral. An investigation undertaken by ICAC found former Speaker Kezia Purick to have been responsible for corrupt conduct and serious breaches of public trust. Purick rejected the findings and took action in the Supreme Court after claiming that she was denied natural justice.[2] While investigating the alleged murder of Kumanjayi Walker by an NT police officer, he stated that anyone who disagreed with the statement that "black lives matter" was corrupt. The statement led to accusations of bias, and Fleming stepped aside from the case.[3] Fleming retired from his role in July 2021.[4] Since 1 July 2021, the office is led by Michael Riches.[5]

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  1. ^ "About Us". icac.nt.gov.au. Office of the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption NT. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Five reports into improper conduct to be released before July, says ICAC commissioner". www.abc.net.au. 2021-01-29. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  3. ^ "NT ICAC tries to reassure community of independence, ends up accused of bias". The Mandarin. 2019-11-21. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  4. ^ "NT anti-corruption chief announces early retirement". www.abc.net.au. 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  5. ^ "Mr Michael Riches to be nominated as the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption". Northern Territory Government Newsroom. 13 May 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
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