National Anti Corruption Commission

International Criminal Court & International Bar Association

Annex B – National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) – Refusal to Investigate

Entity: National Anti-Corruption Commission (Australia)

Date of Response: 24 July 2025

Reference Numbers: 20255565031-8544 / COR20253713

Response Summary:

The NACC formally refused to investigate submitted evidence of systemic corruption involving the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) and concealment of intergenerational Agent Orange (TCDD) harm. The Commission stated that no “clear allegation of corrupt conduct” could be identified, despite being provided with evidence of:

• Abuse of office by public officials

• Breach of public trust through suppression of medical evidence

• Misuse of authority to block recognition of chemical warfare exposure

• Refusals and deflections linked to treaty breaches and intergenerational harm

Their decision to close the matter demonstrates institutional unwillingness to apply corruption law where misconduct is systemic and government-protective. This refusal fits a broader national pattern of evasion across oversight bodies.