Report on Investigation into Department of Treasury Leaks

Summary

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1. Conclusion

   Although there was serious misconduct in this case, the Commission’s investigation was unable to identify the source of the information leak.

   Report on Investigation into Department of Treasury Leaks.pdf, page 8

2. Conclusion

   Therefore, the Commission has concluded that there is not an adequate legislative base for the prosecution of persons involved in the unauthorised access and disclosure of official information.

   Report on Investigation into Department of Treasury Leaks.pdf, page 6

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Recommendations 7

1. Recommendation 1

   It is recommended that s.81 of The Criminal Code be amended to include non-SES organisations.

   Report on Investigation into Department of Treasury Leaks.pdf, page 9

2. Recommendation 2

   It is recommended that codes of conduct be modified to specify a particular duty not to disclose corporate or confidential information inappropriately.

   Report on Investigation into Department of Treasury Leaks.pdf, page 9

3. Recommendation 3

   It is recommended that Administrative Instruction 711 be repealed and replaced with a more specific and relevant Instruction.

   Report on Investigation into Department of Treasury Leaks.pdf, page 9

4. Recommendation 4

   It is recommended that the disciplinary provisions of the PSM Act be repealed and replaced with provisions that are more in keeping with normal contracts of employment.

   Report on Investigation into Department of Treasury Leaks.pdf, page 10

5. Recommendation 5

   In order to ensure adequate selection, induction and training of staff DTF should: • Conduct pre-employment screening or security vetting commensurate with each new employee’s access to confidential information;

   Report on Investigation into Department of Treasury Leaks.pdf, page 10

6. Recommendation 6

   To enable the strategic release of information without undermining public sector accountability and confidence it is recommended that DTF develop and apply clear, concise and well-communicated policy and procedures on the release of information to the media.

   Report on Investigation into Department of Treasury Leaks.pdf, page 11

7. Recommendation 7

   It is recommended that DTF review current organisational security policies, procedures and systems and develop new policies, procedures and systems in line with AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17799:2001 Information technology – Code of Practice for Information Security Management.

   Report on Investigation into Department of Treasury Leaks.pdf, page 11

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