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Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the fraud landscape. Discover how AI is creating new fraud risks, how it can strengthen fraud prevention, and the practical steps Commonwealth entities can take to stay ahead of emerging threats.

Discover how the APSC’s new Integrity System schematic helps public servants understand how integrity operates across the APS as a connected system.

We have reviewed and refreshed our guidance materials. Several existing publications are now updated and re-released. Learn more about the updates and explore our Product Catalogue, which brings together the full range of Commonwealth Fraud Prevention Centre resources and guidance in one place.

The Australian Institute of Criminology has published Fraud and Corruption Against the Commonwealth 2024–25, with this Statistical Report providing an annual picture of fraud and corruption across Australian Government entities.

Welcome to the first newsletter of 2026! As we kick off the year, we’re pleased to share the work underway across the Centre and highlight what’s ahead.

The independent review assessed the appropriateness, effectiveness, implementation and efficiency of the Centre’s operations and found the Centre has delivered on its goals, plays a critical national leadership role and is strongly supported across government as a central, expert hub for counter-fraud capability.

Discover the refreshed counterfraud.gov.au website with easier navigation, drop-down menus and a “Where to start” page for quick access to fraud prevention guidance, tools and resources.

Hear from David, from the UK’s Public Sector Fraud Authority, about his secondment to the Commonwealth Fraud Prevention Centre.

Learn how data driven methods, combined with robust fraud risk assessments, can significantly enhance your ability to protect programs, services and government outlays from fraud.

Reflecting on 2025, the IPSFF highlighted achievements, emerging risks, and collaboration opportunities across international public sector partners