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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

The Guardian - AU

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 Conversation

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

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‘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’

The Guardian - AU

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.

ABC News

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

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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

The Guardian - AU

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.

ABC News

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.

The New Daily

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.

AAP

Spike in complaints against Victoria Police revealed

The number of complaints to IBAC about Victoria Police rose significantly in 2022, ultimately making up almost 70 per cent of submissions to the watchdog.

AAP

‘Dig up dirt’ on Ibac: Victorian government under pressure over leaked letter

Document sent to parliament’s presiding officers included claim that government MPs sought to undermine integrity watchdog

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Daniel Andrews denies claims Labor MPs tried to 'find dirt' on anti-corruption commission

Integrity experts call for an overhaul of Victoria's Integrity and Oversight Committee, following allegations the Andrews government interfered with the state's anti-corruption watchdog.

The New Daily

‘Find dirt’: Andrews denies accusations by ex-IBAC boss

Premier Daniel Andrews has categorically denied his government directed an auditor to "find dirt" on Victoria's corruption watchdog.

AAP

'Find dirt': Andrews denies accusations by ex-IBAC boss

Premier Daniel Andrews has denied his government told an independent auditor to "find dirt" on Victoria's corruption watchdog amid several Labor-linked probes.

The Guardian - AU

Victorian MP Kat Theophanous says she ‘always acted appropriately’ as Ibac makes findings against her father

Corruption watchdog found no evidence that Northcote MP knew donations were allegedly solicited from developer

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Ex-Labor MP resigns from board after 'damning' report

A government board member lobbied for a developer in exchange for donations to his Labor MP daughter's election campaign, Victoria's corruption watchdog says.

The Guardian - AU

Former Victorian minister lobbied for developer who donated to daughter’s election campaign, Ibac report finds

Ibac finds Theo Theophanous improperly lobbied and received ‘in-kind benefit’ to Labor MP for Northcote Kat Theophanous

ABC News

IBAC says former Labor minister Theo Theophanous 'improperly' lobbied for developer

IBAC finds Theo Theophanous lobbied on behalf of a Chinese-backed development consortium that donated to his daughter's election campaign.

ABC News

Victoria Police officers charged with assault following incident during arrest in Narre Warren South

Two officers, aged 35 and 45, from the transit and public safety command are charged with unlawful assault and unlawful assault with a weapon.

ABC News

Former Victorian MP unfit to stand trial over 45 IBAC charges, psychiatrist says

Former state MP Russell Northe is unfit to stand trial on 45 charges brought by IBAC, a court has heard.

AAP

Rail execs in court for alleged corruption

Ex-V/Line chief executive James Pinder and ex-Metro Trains manager Peter Bollas have faced court after being formally charged by IBAC over alleged misconduct.

ABC News

Victoria Police not doing enough to prevent database misuse, privacy experts say

Privacy specialists say Victoria Police needs to improve its systems to prevent sensitive information being wrongly accessed by employees, after the ABC revealed 178 officers have faced complaints about the misuse of a key database.

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