![About corruption](/sites/default/files/styles/child_page_image/public/IMAGES/Thumbnail/About-corruption-thumbnail.jpg?itok=E-kENc31)
Corruption has been described as “the abuse of entrusted power for private gain”. Read about the CCC's role as an anti-corruption body
![Report corruption](/sites/default/files/styles/child_page_image/public/2019-08/complaints-form-thumbnail.jpg?itok=NleDrQwh)
Make a complaint of corrupt conduct or police misconduct either online (at any time) or by telephone (between the hours of 9:30am and 4:00pm on business days).
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Advice and resources to help you write your complaint.
![What happens with your complaint](/sites/default/files/styles/child_page_image/public/IMAGES/Thumbnail/A-brief-outline-of-the-process-thumbnail.jpg?itok=eYV0RlHW)
What you can expect from us when you make a complaint, including timelines
![How we assess complaints](/sites/default/files/styles/child_page_image/public/IMAGES/Thumbnail/How-we-access-complaints-thumbnail.jpg?itok=KDJBGNmL)
The CCC assesses every complaint it receives to decide how serious it is, whether it warrants investigation, how quickly it must be actioned and who is best placed to investigate it
![Why we refer complaints to agencies](/sites/default/files/styles/child_page_image/public/IMAGES/Thumbnail/Why-we-refer-complaints-to-agencies-thumbnail.jpg?itok=d3SLW1ba)
To fight corruption, the CCC works closely with public sector agencies
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Respecting confidentiality is central to a fair complaints process
![Our charter of service](/sites/default/files/styles/child_page_image/public/IMAGES/Thumbnail/Our-charter-of-service-thumbnail.jpg?itok=bHrFiBX6)
This charter sets the standard of service you can expect if you lodge a complaint with us.