The Anti‑Corruption Commissioner’s office (ACC) has delivered its first Annual Report for financial year 2024/25, urging immediate public release as a matter of transparency.

The report was submitted to His Majesty in Privy Council, the Lord Speaker and the Prime Minister, as required. In a recent ACC statement it read: “In accordance with Section 56(2) of the ACC Act, the Commissioner has recommended that this report be made public immediately to ensure transparency and accountability.”

Key highlights include high complaint intake, viewed as a sign of rising public trust, and operational delays attributed to funding shortfalls, procedural bottlenecks and a limited talent pool. The ACC also emphasises the importance of international alliances and formalised agreements aimed at strengthening enforcement and prevention.

Tonga’s anti-corruption framework is rooted in the Anti‑Corruption Commissioner Act, which mandates the Commissioner to submit annual reports within three months of 30 June each year.

Past analyses have highlighted persistent challenges in transparency, limited resources and capacity constraints. With the ACC calling for public access to its first full-year report, the move marks a significant step in the Kingdom’s efforts towards strengthening accountability and good governance.

It is not yet confirmed when the annual report will be available to the public.