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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

The Centre is excited to lead Australia’s campaign for International Fraud Awareness Week (IFAW) in November.

Fraud and corruption are serious risks that can undermine public trust, waste resources, and hinder our ability to deliver outcomes for the Australian public. For Commonwealth entities—especially smaller ones where staff may wear multiple hats—having the right tools in place to manage these risks is essential.

The Australian Institute of Criminology’s annual census includes changes this year to align with the new Commonwealth Fraud and Corruption Control Framework and the National Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2022.

How the recent Qantas data breach demonstrates the threat of social engineering

This profile represents common fraud risk areas and attributes from a Whole-of-Government perspective.