Anti-corruption officers have raided Parliament House.

Late last week, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) executed a raid at Parliament House as part of an ongoing investigation, the specific focus of which remains undisclosed.

The NACC has told reporters that the investigation does not involve any current or former members of parliament. 

Sources within Parliament House say that the raid was connected to the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS), according to The Guardian.

Certain areas within the department were allegedly closed off as anti-corruption officers conducted their search. However, neither the DPS nor the office of the Speaker of the House have provided any additional information.

This development comes as the NACC continues to ramp up its efforts in tackling corruption. 

According to the agency’s latest weekly update, it is currently handling 29 active corruption investigations and overseeing 32 preliminary probes. 

Since July, the commission has received 597 referrals, excluding 498 of them from further examination.

The NACC, which began operations in July 2023, has broad powers to investigate corruption within the public sector. 

This includes the ability to enter premises occupied by Commonwealth agencies, inspect documents, and seize items relevant to its investigations. 

However, when it comes to certain premises, such as Parliament House, the commission must obtain a warrant or seek approval from the relevant agency head or minister. 

The NACC can scrutinise the actions of public servants, contractors, police officers, and even parliamentarians, having inherited the functions of the former Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity (ACLEI).

As the investigation unfolds, more information is expected to emerge, although the commission has signalled that it will not rush to disclose details that could jeopardise its work or harm individuals' reputations.

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