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Anti-corruption body given 'follow the money' teeth

A corruption watchdog has been granted heightened investigatory powers under legislation passed on the final sitting day of a state parliament.

AAP · Sep 24

Victorian police officer charged after allegedly punching and kicking handcuffed teenager during arrest

Detective senior constable is due to face court in Ballarat next month on common assault charge

The Guardian - AU · Sep 18

The Victorian government’s new integrity laws are not perfect. But they are vital for restoring good governance in the state

The Victorian government has introduced legislation expanding the jurisdiction of its anti-corruption commission, the Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC). This comes on the heels of the creation of a new Royal Commission that will investigate allegations of vast corruption in the construction sector.

The Conversation · Sep 9

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Reforms blocking Big Build corruption probe under fire

A state government is expected to introduce new laws to give its anti-corruption commission increased powers, but it may not allow retrospective probes.

AAP · Sep 8

Victoria moves to expand definition of ‘corruption’ before state election

Former Ibac head welcomes potential change that would capture actions that currently cannot be used to make corrupt findings

The Guardian - AU · Aug 18

Ibac charges police officer accused of repeatedly hitting Indigenous man with Taser during Melbourne arrest

Victorian corruption watchdog alleges weapon was used to hit man’s head, with another officer accused of kneeing him in same incident last year

The Guardian - AU · Aug 13

After nearly 12 years in power, the Victorian government’s longevity has come at some cost to its integrity

Last week, Victorians found out what happened in 2016 when their state government negotiated a secret deal with the firefighters’ union.

The Conversation · Aug 10

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Grattan on Friday: The battle for Victoria will send important signals to federal players

Victoria’s election on November 28 has taken on a drama and significance we wouldn’t have anticipated a year ago.

The Conversation · Aug 6

Victoria’s anti-corruption report reveals more grubby ‘whatever it takes’ politics than bombshell revelations

There has been no finding of corrupt conduct but of a corrosive abuse of power, trashing of good governance and the abandonment of proper processes

The Guardian - AU · Aug 5

A ‘staged’ meeting and a secret deal: how a union boss exerted ‘extraordinary influence’ on the Andrews government

Integrity experts say Ibac’s report exposes a deeper problem with Victoria’s anti-corruption laws

The Guardian - AU · Aug 5

Daniel Andrews defends actions as opposition labels Labor ‘a gangster government’ after Ibac report released

Victorian corruption watchdog finds ‘serious and concerning’ conduct by senior Andrews government members in dealings with union boss

The Guardian - AU · Aug 5

Dan Andrews, union boss claim vindication on IBAC probe

A major probe has cleared an ex-premier and other leading political and union figures of corrupt dealings but found evidence of serious and concerning conduct.

AAP · Aug 4

Premier referred to corruption watchdog over Big Build

A state premier has been referred to an anti-corruption watchdog over allegations her office directly intervened to allow CFMEU corruption on the Big Build.

AAP · Jul 6

Corruption report to stay secret to allow appeal bid

A union boss has lost his fight against the release of a corruption watchdog report after trying to keep his legal challenge a secret.

AAP · Jul 3

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 30

Only a royal commission can get to the bottom of mounting claims of misconduct on Victoria’s Big Build

Premier Jacinta Allan blames inflation, not corruption, for the rising cost and says existing agencies have the matter in hand. But do they?

AAP · Jun 29

Corruption claims mount as premier rejects inquiry call

A state premier is facing mounting pressure to call a royal commission into claims of corruption, nepotism and organised crime links on government projects.

AAP · Jun 12

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 6

Regrettable references and claims of ‘rigged’ election laws: why this week has reignited Jacinta Allan spill rumours

Just months out from the Victorian election, the premier’s performance has left some MPs wondering if it’s too late for Labor to change leaders

AAP · Jun 1

Corruption watchdog powers boosted after CFMEU scandal

A state government has buckled to pressure to give the corruption watchdog "follow the money" powers following the CFMEU scandal.

AAP · May 22

VIC:Duo fighting to hide corruption report could be named

A report looking into a government's negotiations with a firefighters union has been further delayed after two unnamed people lodged an injunction application.

AAP · May 22

VIC:Corruption report to stay secret amid last-minute fight

A report looking into a government's negotiations with a firefighters union has been further delayed after an unnamed person lodged an injunction application.

AAP · May 22

Duo fighting to hide corruption report could be named

A report looking into a government's negotiations with a firefighters union has been further delayed after two unnamed people lodged an injunction application.

AAP · Mar 2

Corruption watchdog denies CFMEU referral 'run-around'

Delayed notification of a doomed request to probe construction sector corruption has been slammed as a government moves to block "follow the dollar" changes.

The Conversation · Feb 25

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Geoffrey Watson calls for a royal commission on the CFMEU scandal

Victorians faces a state election late this year, with the Labor government pitching for a fourth term. A key issue will be the government’s failure to deal with thuggery and corruption in the building industry, centred on the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU).

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