Daniel Andrews declares suitcases of cash are ‘not on’ – but Ibac’s findings will linger in Victorians’ minds

Victoria’s premier, Daniel Andrews, says access to MPs for donors and lobbyists has to be 'balanced’. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP

Cash payments bundled into suitcases, as detailed in an anti-corruption report about an elaborate plan between a property developer and a pair of councillors, will undoubtedly alarm Victorians.

The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission on Thursday handed down findings that outlined how John Woodman bought access to Victorian MPs and local councillors to wield influence over planning decisions.