eCompliance

Core Compliance & Ethics

Anti-Bribery and Corruption

Ensure your staff understand the importance of anti-bribery and corruption compliance and how to recognise and prevent unethical and illegal practices.

The short answer

Anti-Bribery and Corruption training is for everyone in scope, and it exists because of The Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth). It runs online in about 35 to 40 minutes, or 20 to 30 minutes in the accelerated version. Run it off the shelf as it is, or have Hungry Minds rebuild it around your own policies and scenarios.

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About this course

Bribery and corruption pose significant legal, financial and reputational risks to organisations operating in Australia and internationally.

Organisations must maintain effective controls, ethical business practices and robust compliance frameworks to prevent bribery, corruption and improper conduct in their dealings with customers, suppliers, governments and third parties.

This course provides practical guidance on recognising bribery and corruption risks, understanding legal obligations, managing third-party relationships, and implementing appropriate reporting and record-keeping practices.

What the course covers

  • The law
  • Bribes through third parties
  • Receipt of bribes
  • Facilitation payments
  • Corruption
  • Third-party risks
  • Gifts and hospitality
  • Bribery and corruption risk management
  • Record keeping requirements
  • Approvals and sign-off processes
  • Responsibility and accountability
  • Reporting suspected foreign bribery

What people can do afterwards

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • understand their obligations under anti-bribery and corruption laws
  • identify bribery and corruption risks in business activities and third-party relationships
  • recognise how bribery and corruption can be prevented through effective controls and governance
  • understand the consequences of non-compliance and enforcement actions
  • apply reporting, record-keeping and escalation requirements appropriately
  • understand obligations under both Australian and relevant international anti-bribery legislation

How it is delivered

  • Structured learning Designed for learners who are new to the topic or want a comprehensive overview. The course explores the subject in detail and typically takes 35–40 minutes to complete.
  • Accelerated learning Allows learners who understand the topic to proceed quickly through the course in 20-30 minutes.
  • MicroLearns Short modules for time-poor learners, with each module lasting 5-10 minutes.

Two ways to run it

  • Your policies, your scenarios

    We rebuild “Anti-Bribery and Corruption” around how your organisation actually works, so the training changes behaviour instead of recording completions.

    Build a custom version
  • Ready to run as it is

    Deploy the course off the shelf, with light branding if you want it. Delivered with our partner Safetrac, who will contact you directly.

    Deploy off the shelf

Either way, you can run it through our compliance platform or take it as a SCORM package for the LMS you already have.

What it costs

Off-the-shelf pricing starts at $4,000 a year for up to ten courses with your logo and colours applied, rising with how much you want changed. The tiers are the same across the catalogue, so they are set out once on the pricing page rather than repeated on all 101 courses.

If what you actually need is your own scenarios and your own policies rather than a reskin, that is a custom build, and it is the work Hungry Minds does.

Choosing an LMS

If you don’t currently have an LMS, we can help you select a platform that suits your organisation.

For smaller teams or organisations getting started, we typically recommend LearnWorlds for its ease of use and quick setup.For organisations requiring more advanced functionality and reporting, TalentLMS is a strong option.

Learn more:LearnWorlds TalentLMS

We may receive a commission if you sign up to an LMS we recommend. It does not change what we recommend.

Common questions

Who needs Anti-Bribery and Corruption training?

It is written for everyone in scope in Australia and New Zealand and Global Best Practice. The obligation comes from The Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth), so if that applies to your organisation, the people it covers need this training.

How long does the course take?

There are two versions. Structured learning takes about 35 to 40 minutes and suits people new to the topic. Accelerated learning takes 20 to 30 minutes for people who already know it and need a refresher.

What does the course cover?

Modules include: The law · Bribes through third parties · Receipt of bribes · Facilitation payments · Corruption · Third-party risks. There are 12 modules in total.

What will people be able to do afterwards?

By the end, participants can understand their obligations under anti-bribery and corruption laws; identify bribery and corruption risks in business activities and third-party relationships; recognise how bribery and corruption can be prevented through effective controls and governance; understand the consequences of non-compliance and enforcement actions.

How often does it need to be repeated?

There is no universal interval. Most Australian organisations run compliance training annually, with a shorter refresher at induction and after any policy change. Your own risk assessment and any regulator guidance set the actual cadence. We cover how to decide this properly.

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