The Corruption and Crime Commission has today tabled a report in Parliament following its preliminary investigation into an allegation of serious misconduct at Rockingham General Hospital.

The allegation related to the death certification process for patient Mr Kevin Reid, who died at the hospital in September 2022.

It was alleged that an executive officer at the hospital attempted to coerce a medical services registrar into changing the date of death on Mr Reid’s death certificate. 

The report provides a comprehensive overview of the Commission’s operational and financial performance for the financial year during which time there were more than 7,000 allegations of serious misconduct assessed (down just 2.5 per cent on last year’s record).

The Commission assessed a near record number of allegations with just over half coming from the community, demonstrating an encouraging level of awareness and ongoing confidence in the work of the Corruption and Crime Commission.

The Corruption and Crime Commission's Annual Report 2020-21 has been tabled in State Parliament today. 

The report details a year of significant activity and achievements, with 7,190 allegations formally assessed by the Commission. This is a 25 per cent increase on last year and set the scene for a busy year.

About a quarter, or 1,860 of the allegations, were referred to public sector agencies (including the WA Police Force) for action, with Commission oversight. 

The report details a year of increased activity and achievements by the Commission, whilst also managing the impact of COVID-19 and former Commissioner the Hon John McKechnie QC's term ending.

The Commission assessed a total of 5,743 allegations (up from 5,036 last year) with around 45% of those coming from members of the public, continuing an upward trend over the last three reporting periods, reflecting ongoing community awareness and confidence in the Commission’s work.

The Annual Report shows a year characterised by a significant increase in allegations received from the community, a big increase in the number of Commission reports (45 in this reporting period compared to 13 in the previous year); a significant number of recommendations to public sector agencies (46), and the commencement of the Commission’s unexplained wealth function.

Overall, the Commission’s Annual Report reflects a very productive year:

The Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) receives thousands of allegations and pieces of information from the public every year. The CCC takes each allegation and piece of information seriously by assessing matters that fall under its jurisdiction and dealing with them appropriately. If the allegation falls outside the CCC's jurisdiction it refers the information to an independent agency or appropriate authority to action.