15th National Public Sector Fraud and Corruption Congress

15th National Public Sector Fraud and Corruption Congress

Sophisticated fraud and corruption prevention in an ever-changing era

13-14 August 2025, Melbourne

 

Fraud and corruption are as prevalent as ever – where high-value assets and sensitive information exists, nefarious actors will inevitably try to exploit systems and people for all they can gain. With evolving technologies, socioeconomic pressures, and sophisticated forms of misconduct, the biggest question for all counter fraud professionals is – are you prepared to face the challenges of this new high-risk environment?

 

This is more crucial than ever for the public sector, where public funds and government reputation are on the line. The 15th National Public Sector Fraud and Corruption Congress provides a forum to discuss and address emerging challenges faced by professionals in counter fraud roles, with the agenda thoroughly researched and designed alongside people in these roles. Here is a glimpse at some of the topics to be covered:

  • Evaluating the role of AI in improving your organisation’s fraud prevention responses
  • Harnessing the best data to draw strong connections and conclusions in fraud detection
  • Assessing emerging trends and forensic techniques in fraud and corruption investigations
  • Overhauling outdated systems to reduce organisational vulnerability to fraud attacks
  • Collaborating with stakeholders in cross-jurisdictional fraud and corruption cases
  • Enhancing integrity-based decision-making through decisive leadership
  • Conducting investigations into fraud and corruption in line with public sector best practice
  • Tailoring fraud and corruption education programs for complex and diverse organisations
  • Enabling non-fraud teams to meet their counter fraud and corruption obligations
  • And much more!

 

Our early confirmed speakers:

Two international keynotes

  • Bozena Hillyer, Director Counter Fraud, Compliance and Debt, Department for Work and Pensions (UK)
  • Virtual: George Cooke, Head of Advanced Data Analytics, NHS Counter Fraud Authority (UK)

A unique private sector insight

  • Himanshu Srivastava, Lead Engineer – Financial Crime and Fraud Technology, Macquarie Group

And public sector experts

  • Nicole Rose, Deputy Commissioner, National Anti-Corruption Commission
  • Jarred Needham, A/Assistant Commissioner, Phoenix Program, Private Wealth Behaviours of Concern, Australian Taxation Office
  • Jess Bendall, Assistant Director Digital ID Communication, Inclusion and Governance, Department of Finance
  • Sharna Bartley, National Manager Fraud and Identity Assurance, and Susanna Young, Director Fraud Strategy and Performance, Services Australia
  • Christopher McDermott, Director Capability and Development, and Shelley Hudolin, Engagement Lead, Commonwealth Fraud Prevention Centre
  • Carl Huxtable, Assistant Auditor General, Office of the Auditor General of Western Australia
  • Jim Meyers, Director, Advice Services and Projects, Office of the Queensland Integrity Commissioner
  • Thomai Veginis, Chief Procurement Officer, Victoria Department of Transport and Planning
  • Matthew Littlejohn, Director Integrity and Investigations, VIC Department of Justice and Community Safety
  • Kristen Moore, Human-Centred AI and Cybersecurity Lead, CSIRO’s Data61
  • Tracey Manton, Integrity and Governance Manager, MainRoads WA
  • Tim Lawson, Enterprise Project Management Lead, Bayside City Council

Read more about this year’s exciting speaking panel – click here to view the draft agenda.

 

Post-Congress Workshops

15 August 2025, Melbourne

These workshops are three hours in duration, and offer a deep-dive into two important topics for all counter fraud and corruption professionals. 

 

Some of the outstanding feedback we received at our 2024 Congress:

‘Engaging and diverse speakers covering lots of areas of fraud. Really excellent.’ – Gordon Hudson, Compliance Manager, University of Otago

‘The information presented by the different agencies were informative and relevant no matter what level of government you are from. I made great connections with people at many different agencies which will be very valuable.’ – Jade Maskiewicz, Disclosures and Investigations Coordinator, Central Coast Council

‘Well organised, and the keynotes were brilliant.’ – David Bernardini, Director Tactical Intelligence and Assessment Section, Department of Health and Aged Care

‘It was great to mix with peers working in fraud control and to learn what others are doing in the fight against fraud. It was also great to get more insights into how AI is being used by fraudsters and how we can use it to help identify fraud.’ – Julie Keayes, Fraud Control Manager, Clean Energy Regulator

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to combat the greatest fraud and corruption challenges ever faced! Register now for exclusive early registration and group booking discounts.

Phone: +61 2 9279 2608

Email: register@intrepidminds.com.au

Mail: 403/127 York St, Sydney, NSW 2000