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 (2) Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this Act. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this Act.

3 Objects of this Act

The objects of this Act include the following:


 * (a) to facilitate:


 * (i) the detection of corrupt conduct; and


 * (ii) the timely investigation of corruption issues that could involve corrupt conduct that is serious or systemic;


 * (b) to enable, after investigation of a corruption issue, the referral of persons for criminal prosecution, civil proceedings or disciplinary action;


 * (c) to prevent corrupt conduct;


 * (d) to educate and provide information about corruption and the detrimental effects of corruption on public administration and the Australian community.

4 Simplified outline of this Act