On 9 March 2017 Commissioner Lander announced he would conduct an evaluation of the practices, policies and procedures of the Public Trustee following more than 30 complaints and reports about public officers who comprise Public Trustee’s staff. The evaluation focused on the agency’s core business – the administration of trusts, deceased and personal estates, and the preparation of wills.

Report

On 8 September 2017 Commissioner Lander finalised his evaluation. His report was tabled in Parliament on 26 September 2017 and published on the ICAC website.

The report makes 19 recommendations that are intended to provide practical ways to advance comprehensive and effective systems for preventing or minimising corruption, misconduct and maladministration in public administration.

Read the report

Evaluation of the Practices, Policies and Procedures of the Public Trustee