Fraud and Corruption Incident Reporting

What is fraud?

Fraud is dishonest behaviour intended to gain a benefit or cause a loss to another person or organisation. This can include theft, false information and deception.

Examples include:

  • using false information in a grant application
  • submitting false invoices or documents
  • stealing or misusing government money or assets.

What is corruption?

Corruption occurs when someone misuses their position, authority or access to information for an improper benefit.

Examples include:

  • accepting or offering bribes or kickbacks
  • failing to declare a conflict of interest
  • misusing confidential information.

What is corrupt conduct?

Corrupt conduct is behaviour that is dishonest, breaches public trust, or involves the misuse of a public official’s position, authority or information.

Report fraud or corruption

If you know about or suspect fraud, corruption or corrupt conduct, please complete the online Fraud and Corruption Incident Report below.

Reports can be made confidentially and, where appropriate, anonymously. All reports are assessed and managed in accordance with legislative requirements and departmental policies.

Fraud and Corruption Incident Report

Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).

  1. Are you reporting a fraud or a corruption incident? *
  2. Can we contact you about this referral? *
  3. How are they connected to DWATSIPM? *
  4. If not sure, please write down ‘Unsure’.
  5. Do you have any supporting documentation (including photos and/or video) that may assist us in an investigation? *
  6. Collection Notice

    The Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism (DWATSIPM) is collecting your personal information through this form to receive, assess, investigate and manage reports of suspected fraud and/or corruption. This collection is undertaken in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld) (IP Act) and the Queensland Privacy Principles. Where reasonable and practicable, reports may be made anonymously.

    Your personal information will be accessed by authorised officers and used or disclosed only for the purpose of managing your report, including, where required or authorised by law, disclosure to relevant integrity, oversight, investigative or law enforcement agencies, including the Crime and Corruption Commission. If insufficient information is provided, the department may be unable to fully assess, investigate or respond to your report.

    The department takes reasonable steps to protect your personal information. Information about how DWATSIPM manages personal information, including how to access or correct your personal information or make a privacy complaint, is available in the department’s QPP Privacy Policy (PDF).

    Consent * By providing your personal information (including any sensitive information) as part of your allegation, you (please check each box if agreed to):
  1. Any information submitted via the contact details outlined will be used in line with our privacy statement.

Last reviewed:
12 October 2026
Last modified:
12 October 2026
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