The CCC has oversight of controlled operations conducted by WA Police Force, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (Fisheries Division) and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission under the Criminal Investigation (Covert Powers) Act 2012 (the Covert Powers Act).

All references in this manual to 'the Commission' are to the Corruption and Crime Commission unless otherwise specified.  All statutory references are to the Corruption, Crime and Misconduct Act 2003 (CCM Act) unless otherwise specified.

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The Commission can conduct examinations to gather relevant evidence as part of an investigation into serious misconduct. An examination is not a trial and cannot determine the guilt or innocence of anyone against whom an allegation has been made.

As part of its investigations, the Commission may summons people to appear as witnesses to give evidence at either private or public examinations. Frequently, witnesses are not suspected of any wrongdoing and are there for no other reason than to assist the Commission’s inquiries.

The CCC must assess each allegation of serious misconduct, however, the outcome or action taken may vary.  The process is set out the diagram below:

The Commission assesses, investigates and exposes serious misconduct in the Western Australian public sector and misconduct in the Western Australian Police Force.

Corruption and misconduct generally occurs when a public officer abuses authority for personal gain, causes detriment to another person, or acts contrary to the public interest.

The Corruption and Crime Commission's purpose is to expose and disrupt corruption, serious misconduct and organised crime, giving the WA community confidence that public officers act in the public interest.