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- 26 -Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in recent years have been well noted in Australian boardrooms.ConclusionIndividuals and corporations must ensure they comply with the Division when transactingbusiness or proposing to deal with foreign officials. Companies will be liable for theactions of their overseas employees and also potentially their agents. Those breachingthe Code risk incurring significant imprisonment, monetary penalties and reputationaldamage. The Australian government and many international organisations, such as theWorld Bank and the major international funding agencies have strict anti-corruptionpolicies. Breaches of those policies may lead to sanctions including black listing forfuture tenders or contracts.Companies doing business in Australia should implement anti-corruption policies andimplement on-going training for their personnel.P950592_191.doc

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