Review of legislative scheme governing complaints about public administration
On 31 October 2014, Commissioner Lander announced he would undertake a review of the legislative schemes governing the oversight and management of complaints about police, and complaints and reports about public administration in South Australia.
Discussion paper
In February 2015, Commissioner Lander released a discussion paper outlining issues relevant to the review, and made a call for submissions. Submissions closed on 27 March 2015. Public hearings were held on 23, 24, and 28 April 2015.
Read the discussion paper
ICAC Discussion Paper – Review of Legislative Schemes
Submissions to the enquiry
Submission – Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement
Submission – Acting Police Ombudsman
Submission – Anthony Wainwright
Submission – Cheltenham Park Residents Association Inc.
Submission – Commissioner for Public Sector Employment
Submission – Commissioner for Victims' Rights
Submission – Environmental Defenders Office
Submission – Police Association of South Australia
Submission – Police Disciplinary Tribunal
Submission – Public Law and Policy Research Unit - University of Adelaide
Public hearing transcripts
- Introduction and Opening Statement
Thursday, 23 April 2015 (view transcript) - Evidence of the Ombudsman SA
Thursday, 23 April 2015 (view transcript) - Evidence of Paul Vansetten
Thursday, 23 April 2015 (view transcript) - Evidence of South Australia Police 24 April 2015
Friday, 24 April 2015 (view transcript) - Evidence of Julie Wilson 24 April 2015
Friday, 24 April 2015 (view transcript) - Evidence of the Police Association of South Australia
Tuesday, 28 April 2015 (view transcript) - Evidence of the Police Ombudsman
Tuesday, 28 April 2015 (view transcript)
Final report
Commissioner Lander determined to conduct the legislative reviews in public. His final report was published on 30 June 2015 and contained 29 recommendations to address problems in the existing system, particularly in relation to delay, duplication, complexity and formality.
Read the report
ICAC Report – Review of Legislative Schemes
Related documents
Media Release – ICAC to hold Public Inquiries into Legislative Schemes – 31 Oct 2014
Media Release – Commissioner releases Discussion Paper on Reviews – 13 Feb 2015
