The report details a year of increased activity and achievements by the Commission, whilst also managing the impact of COVID-19 and former Commissioner the Hon John McKechnie QC's term ending.

The Commission assessed a total of 5,743 allegations (up from 5,036 last year) with around 45% of those coming from members of the public, continuing an upward trend over the last three reporting periods, reflecting ongoing community awareness and confidence in the Commission’s work.

The Annual Report shows a year characterised by a significant increase in allegations received from the community, a big increase in the number of Commission reports (45 in this reporting period compared to 13 in the previous year); a significant number of recommendations to public sector agencies (46), and the commencement of the Commission’s unexplained wealth function.

Overall, the Commission’s Annual Report reflects a very productive year:

The Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) receives thousands of allegations and pieces of information from the public every year. The CCC takes each allegation and piece of information seriously by assessing matters that fall under its jurisdiction and dealing with them appropriately. If the allegation falls outside the CCC's jurisdiction it refers the information to an independent agency or appropriate authority to action.