Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Awareness
This module educates employees on recognising and preventing fraud, bribery, and corruption in the workplace.
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Mybrand Digital
Understanding Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Awareness
This module educates employees on recognising and preventing fraud, bribery, and corruption in the workplace. It explains the legal and ethical responsibilities of workers, defines key terms, outlines examples of misconduct (e.g., false invoicing, bribery, misappropriation), and provides guidance on reporting suspicious behaviour. The module promotes an ethical workplace culture and reinforces the importance of compliance with organisational policies and national law.
By the end of this module, you will be able to understand:
- Definitions and examples of fraud, bribery and corruption
- How to respond to suspicion of fraudulent activity, and
- How to contribute and promote an ethical culture.
Relevant Australian Legislation:
- Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth) – Covers federal offences related to bribery of public officials and fraud.
- Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) – Includes duties of company officers to act honestly and in good faith.
- Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013 (Cth) – Provides protection for whistleblowers reporting misconduct in the public sector.
- State-based anti-corruption and integrity legislation – Applies depending on jurisdiction (e.g., ICAC, IBAC).
- Australian Standards (e.g., AS 8001:2021) – Related to fraud and corruption control.
This module will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
