Can Your Business Be Charged With Corruption If Your Employee Gives A Bribe To Secure A Contract For The Business?

Under Section 17A of the MACC Act 2009, a bribe paid by an employee, agent or other person associated with your business can expose not only the company, but potentially its directors and senior management as well.

In this article, I explain corporate liability, the statutory defence under Section 17A(4), and how the T.R.U.S.T. framework can help businesses reduce their corruption risks.