Operation Starburst considered allegations that a Home Affairs employee used their position as a Visa Decision Maker to assist their associate to obtain two visas for themselves and a family member. It was also alleged the Home Affairs employee made multiple unauthorised accesses to Home Affairs Systems during their employment. The Acting Integrity Commissioner found that the Home Affairs employee had engaged in corrupt conduct within the meaning of the Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner Act 2006 (Cth).
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