Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity (ACLEI)

Establishment

The Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity (ACLEI) was established in December 2006 by the Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner Act 2006.

Relevant legislation:

 Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner Act 2006

Organization

The Integrity Commissioner is assisted by an Executive Director, who is supported by the Directors of ACLEI"s five substantive sections: Corporate Services, Investigations, Intelligence, Legal Practice and Strategic Support.

Number of staff:

29 (at 30 June 2015) 

Head of organization:

Integrity Commissioner Mr Michael Griffin AM
The Integrity Commissioner is appointed by the Governor-General for a period not exceeding 5 years. The sum of the periods for which the Integrity Commissioner holds office must not exceed 7 years.

Annual budget:

AU$12,314,000 (2015/16)

Major functions:

The Integrity Commissioner, supported by the Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity (ACLEI), is responsible for preventing, detecting and investigating serious and systemic corruption issues in the Australian Crime Commission, the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service, the Australian Federal Police, the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), the CrimTrac Agency; prescribed aspects of the Department of Agriculture.

Website:

 www.aclei.gov.au

Contact:

Ms Marie Gomes
Assistant Director Strategic Engagement
GPO Box 605, Canberra ACT 2301, Australia
Tel: +61 2 6141 2317
Fax: +61 6230 7341
E-mail: marie.gomes@aclei.gov.au

Source: Annual Report 2014-2015 of ACLEI
Last updated on 12 July 2016.