Introduction

Council is committed to preventing, detecting, reporting and responding to fraud and corruption across all areas of its operations.

A recent review of our existing governance framework identified opportunities to further strengthen its approach to managing fraud and corruption risks. This includes enhancing measures to prevent and detect misconduct, particularly in an environment shaped by evolving digital communication and increasing community expectations for transparency and accountability.

We've now created a draft Policy which is in alignment with council’s MV2040 Theme: Trusted – Dharrndun, which was adopted to strengthen the trusted relationship between Council and the community.

Before the Policy is presented for final endorsement, feedback will be gathered from community members and key stakeholders, including staff and Council’s Audit and Risk Committee.

Purpose

The Fraud and Corruption Control Policy applies to all individuals who have a direct or indirect association with Council including councillors, employees, volunteers and contractors. It aims to:

  • Protect public funds and assets by developing, implementing and regularly reviewing fraud and corruption prevention and detection controls.
  • Educate councillors and staff, and set standards of professional and ethical conduct, including proper and transparent expenditure, decision-making and the management of public funds and assets.
  • Foster an environment and culture that prevents fraudulent, corrupt or unethical behaviour.
  • Make fraud and corruption control and reporting everyone’s responsibility, consistent with Council’s organisational values.

Have your say

Community input plays a key role in this effort, helping to support transparent decision-making and reinforce a strong culture of ethical behaviour.

Between Wednesday, 27 May 2026 and Tuesday, 23 June 2026 you can have your say on the draft Policy by:

  • completing our survey via the link below or requesting a hard copy form
  • emailing, phoning or writing by mail to Council
  • recording your feedback using the SpeakPipe audio recording tool on this page.

Have your say on the draft Policy