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- Applying to export uranium and controlled ores
- Offshore mineral exploration and mining
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- Offshore petroleum exploration acreage release process
- Regulating offshore oil and gas in Australian Commonwealth waters
- Regulating the Ranger Uranium Mine
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- Business Research and Innovation Initiative
- Business-research collaboration
- Collaborating with Asia-Pacific on science, research and innovation
- Collaborating with China on science and research
- Collaborating with India on science and research
- Cooperative research centres
- Enabling international space investment
- Industry 4.0
- Inspiring Australia: Science engagement in Australia
- International research collaboration
- Moon to Mars: opportunities for Australian businesses
- Prime Minister's Prizes for Science
- Research and Development Tax Incentive
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- Transitioning Australia’s automotive manufacturing industry
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Fraud and corruption
Fraud committed within or against the department is serious—we have zero tolerance.
Our staff are expected to demonstrate high levels of personal integrity and be aware they have reporting obligations under the APS Values and Code of Conduct. This is to ensure that fraud and corruption risks are identified, assessed and investigated where appropriate.
We comply with the Commonwealth Fraud Control Framework and supporting policies.
Types of fraud
Internal fraud
Fraud committed by staff or contractors against the department is ‘internal fraud’. This includes misuse of:
- assets, equipment or facilities (including credit cards)
- ICT systems and information
- administrative processes
- position
External fraud
Fraud committed by an external party, such as a service provider or other member of the public, against the department or its programs is considered ‘external fraud’. This includes:
- customers deliberately claiming benefits they know they are not eligible to receive
- external service providers making claims for services not provided
- contractors overcharging for services
- theft of public resources, including money, information and property
- providing false or misleading information or documentation
Reporting fraud
If you suspect fraud, you can report by using the channels below:
- Using our anonymous online tool
- Email: fraudcontrolofficer@industry.gov.au
- Phone: (02) 6213 6376 during business hours
- Post: Fraud Integrity & Assurance Team, Department of Industry and Science, GPO Box 2013, Canberra ACT 2601
What do we do with reports of fraud?
We take all allegations seriously.
When we receive your report:
- you will receive a case reference number and contact details
- a qualified investigator will assess your referral
- the assessment may take 2-4 weeks to be finalised
- you will be notified of the outcome
If the matter is not accepted for criminal investigation, we will advise you within 3 days of completing the assessment.
If the information identified in the assessment is sufficient to support an investigation, the Senior Investigator will conduct a criminal investigation. At this point you may be contacted again to provide additional information.
If the allegation is considered 'serious or complex' fraud, the Senior Investigator will refer the allegation to the Australian Federal Police, law enforcement agency or public sector organisation. We will advise you if this referral occurs.
Fraud and Corruption Control Plan
Following the development of a risk assessment the department must develop a Fraud and Corruption Control Plan [PDF 636KB] [DOCX 641KB] incorporating prevention, detection, response, monitoring and reporting strategies. Development, updates and implementation of the Fraud and Corruption Control Plan includes an ongoing fraud work program to manage the identified risks.
Last updated: 8 December 2020
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