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New commissioner for Victorian corruption watchdog

The Victorian government has named a new anti-corruption commissioner, but she will not start until a year after her predecessor left.

AAP

Secrecy over cabinet documents hampering investigations, Victorian ombudsman says

Outgoing watchdog chief Deborah Glass tells parliamentary hearing its funding should not be ‘at the mercy of the government of the day’

The Guardian - AU

Former Ibac commissioner says watchdog has been ‘stifled’ by legislative powers

Robert Redlich called for an overhaul of the anti-corruption body’s legislation, saying the threshold for investigation was ‘far too onerous’

The Guardian - AU

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Morning Mail: Matildas’ hopes in the balance, vape crackdown, UN warns of ‘global boiling’

Shock defeat against Nigeria means Australia must win their last group game or they’re out, but at least it’s good news in the Ashes and in the pool

The Guardian - AU

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

Anti-corruption commission’s report highlights how developers buy influence, but premier stresses complexity about donations rules

The Guardian - AU

Ibac report could result in criminal charges after finding property developer paid MPs and councillors

Acting commissioner says any evidence collected during Operation Sandon to be sent to Office of Public Prosecutions

The Guardian - AU

Victorian MPs and two councillors accepted money and donations to further developer’s goals, Ibac finds

Report says John Woodman bought ‘influence’ on Casey council and via donations to then Labor MPs Jude Perera and Judith Graley

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Land deals, a death and a Melbourne council: why an Ibac probe became so controversial

Anti-corruption watchdog is set to release its report on Operation Sandon, which reportedly saw Daniel Andrews questioned

The Guardian - AU

Daniel Andrews’ $7bn Commonwealth Games price tag doesn’t add up, expert says

Grattan Institute analyst says ‘the supply and cost inflation can’t fully account for this massive increase in costs’

The Guardian - AU

Investigation into 'reprehensible' failure of police ends quietly with no charges – why we must learn from the Lawyer X scandal

For over 15 years, the Victoria police used criminal barrister Nicola Gobbo as an informant against her own clients in what has become known as the Lawyer X scandal.

The Conversation

Former Victoria Police officer sentenced to six months' jail for misconduct involving nine women

On the day former police officer Brett Johnson is sentenced for abusing his position of power to pursue vulnerable women, one of his victims speaks exclusively to the ABC about the devastating impact his offending had on her life.

ABC News

Former Morwell MP Russell Northe pleads guilty to misconduct charges filed by IBAC

Former Victorian state MP Russell Northe pleads guilty to submitting false administrative expenditure returns for 2019 and 2020, alongside auditor certificates, after being charged by Victoria's corruption watchdog.

ABC News

Ombudsman says Premier Daniel Andrews's IBAC response 'speaks volumes for his views on integrity and corruption'

Victoria's ombudsman says the premier's response to a damning report from the state's anti-corruption watchdog "speaks volumes" about his views on corruption, as she calls for urgent action to improve integrity in politics.

ABC News

Influence, Ibac and violence in hospitals: the many problems uncovered by the investigation into a Victorian union contract

‘We don’t want politics. We want the political leadership to support solutions,’ doctor says, citing escalating violence against health workers

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The Conversation

The rise of unaccountable ministerial advisors: why Victoria’s IBAC report should concern all Australians

This week, Victoria’s Independent Broad-Based Anti-corruption Commission (known as IBAC) issued a finding of “improper influence” on a public contract issued by the Victorian government in 2018.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Lowe responds to RBA shake-up; rare solar eclipse in images; and K-pop star dies at 25

RBA governor welcomes review of central bank as treasurer announces all 51 recommendations will be implemented

The Guardian - AU

‘Teflon Dan’ lives up to his title as Victoria’s premier seeks to downplay Ibac report

Daniel Andrews adopted a ‘nothing to see here’ approach to new controversy but experts say reform is needed over ‘grey corruption’

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Reserve Bank shake-up, spy warning, ‘carbon capture’ microbe

Review of RBA’s operations recommends establishing a separate rate-setting panel; Asio warns that foreign agents are ‘aggressively selling secrets’

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Premier Daniel Andrews under pressure to act on 'grey corruption' after IBAC report

Integrity experts urge the Andrews government to act swiftly to tackle the risk of "grey corruption" by political staffers, after a damning report by the state's anti-corruption watchdog.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Labor blasted for jobseeker stance; tributes flow for Father Bob; and Melbourne’s endless suburban sprawl

Beloved Melbourne priest who defiantly and tirelessly advocated for the underdog has died aged 88

The Guardian - AU

Daniel Andrews denies power is centralised in his office after Ibac investigation

Report by anti-corruption commission looking at awarding of $1.2m contract criticises ‘increasing influence’ of advisers

The Guardian - AU

‘Tentacles everywhere’: Victorian ministerial adviser improperly influenced $1.2m union contract, Ibac finds

Operation Daintree clears Daniel Andrews and ministers but criticises actions of political staffer

ABC News

IBAC finds Victorian government advisors put pressure on public servants to award contract to union

Senior staff in Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews's government interfered and pressured public servants to ensure lucrative contracts were awarded to a key Labor Party ally without competitive tender, the state's anti-corruption watchdog finds.

The New Daily

Move to probe IBAC ‘dirt’ claims set to fail after deal

A motion to hold a parliamentary inquiry into allegations from the former corruption watchdog commissioner appears doomed to fail.

AAP

Deal sinks move to probe IBAC head's 'find dirt' claims

A motion to probe accusations Victorian Labor MPs told an independent auditor to "find dirt" on the corruption watchdog has faltered after an 11th-hour deal.

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