Bribery Prevention Network

📢Global Perspectives: Insights from the International Foreign Bribery Taskforce Listen to representatives from law enforcement agencies from the UK, Canada, the United States, New Zealand and Australia. Register here: shorturl.at/4OLqP #IFBT #corruption #bribery

Consultation on draft adequate procedures guidance for preventing bribery of foreign public officials closes this week. Learn more and have your say: consultations.ag.gov.au/crime/draft-gu… Consultation closes 11:59 pm AEST, Sunday 9 June 2024.

Consultations are now open for the draft guidance of the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Combatting Foreign Bribery) Act 2024 Read more and make a submission to the draft guidance here: consultations.ag.gov.au/crime/draft-gu… @agdgovau #antibribery #anticorruption

Amendments made by the CFB include a corporate offence for failing to prevent bribery of a foreign public official. Utilise @agdgovau resources and start preparations to update your Anti-Bribery procedures in preparation for the CFB: shorturl.at/ikx46 #briberyprevention

UPDATE: The Combatting Foreign Bribery Bill has now been passed. After further debate in the Senate today, the House agreed to Senate amendments and the Bill has now finally passed both Houses.

Update: Crimes Legislation Amendment (Combatting Foreign Bribery) Bill 2023 Tomorrow, the Senate will be debating the Combatting Foreign Bribery Bill 2023. Follow the progress of the bill here: lnkd.in/gzV8WiH9 #briberyprevention #anticorruption

China's bribery & corruption offences amended to extend to private companies and increase penalties. The amendments were passed on 29 December 2023 by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, and come into effect on 1 March 2024. en.npc.gov.cn.cdurl.cn/2024-01/02/c_9…

The AUS Government have agreed to combat corruption and help create a more transparent and predictable business environment in the Indo-Pacific region. Learn more about the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Fair Economy (Anti-Corruption and Tax) Agreement: t.ly/N-0S8

We’re working to develop Australia’s third National Action Plan for open government, transparency and accountability. We want your views on the 8 draft commitments. Consultation closes Wednesday 22 November 2023: consultations.ag.gov.au

Today marks 20 years since the UN General Assembly adopted the United Nations Convention against Corruption, the only legally binding universal anti-corruption instrument. The Australian Government remains committed to taking action to prevent and combat corruption.

DEBARMENT: "WASHINGTON, October 18, 2023 — The World Bank today announced the 41-month debarment of Vietnam based HTC Construction and Advanced Technology Joint Stock Company (HTC), a construction firm, in connection with fraudulent and obstructive practices."

Invitation | Global perspectives: Insights from the International Foreign Bribery Taskforce Join us to hear speakers from law enforcement agencies in the UK, Canada, US, NZ and Australia. Find out more & register: events.humanitix.com/bpn-sydney-glo…

Track progress here: aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_… Information about adequate procedures to prevent foreign bribery: briberyprevention.com/category/polic…

The Crimes Legislation Amendment (Combatting Foreign Bribery) Bill 2023 has passed the House of Reps and will be debated in the Senate. The Bill will introduce a new corporate offence for failure to prevent bribery of a foreign public official

Join us in Perth on Fri 8 Sept at 8am for a BPN side event at the ADU Conference. Speakers will share critical legislative, judicial & policy updates in anti-bribery & corruption, with implications for Australian businesses.  Registration: events.humanitix.com/updates-from-b…

The UK SFO closed its investigation into suspected corruption by Rio Tinto Group: "it is not in the public interest to proceed with a prosecution in the UK." The SFO notes the AFP maintains a live investigation into this matter. sfo.gov.uk/cases/rio-tint…

UPDATE: BPN partner, Allens, summarises recent developments in anti-bribery and corruption, fraud and sanctions. Key topics: 1) NACC; 2) Foreign bribery reform; 3) Focus on scams; 4) High Court decision in Jacobs Full update: allens.com.au/insights-news/…

@TIAustralia’s National Integrity Summit is coming! Speakers: NACC’s Paul Brereton, @helenhainesindi, @Ageinvestigates, reps from @AUSTRAC, @AusFedPolice, @ANZ, @BHP & more. 🗓️ 29-30 August, Melbourne 🎟️eventbookings.com/b/event/partne…

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