Key terms

The following are simple explanations of our key terms. These terms are defined further in the CCM Act, or other relevant legislation.

Appropriate authority is a public authority with the power to take investigatory or other action (or both) in response to misconduct.

Independent agency means the Auditor General, Director of Public Prosecutions, Public Sector Commissioner, Parliamentary Commissioner (more commonly known as the Ombudsman) and the Inspector of Custodial Services.