Union rages over 'leaked' ambulance staff scam claims A union representing ambulance workers stood down over serious misconduct claims has blamed a leak on "desperate" leaders within the Victorian agency. AAP · Jul 25, 2024
‘National menace’: CFMEU construction arm’s suspension from Victorian Labor under way, premier says Jacinta Allan confident push to suspend union division will succeed amid questions over government’s response to earlier allegations The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2024
Revealed: Australian police accused of improperly accessing force databases more than 2,000 times Police forces are fielding hundreds of complaints about unauthorised access of police databases – and advocates are particularly worried about cases involving family violence The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2024
Police caught getting trigger-happy with pepper spray A review of Victoria Police's use of pepper spray found officers were prolific in their use despite many instances where it was not warranted. AAP · Apr 23, 2024
High Court rules against anti-corruption watchdog The High Court has upheld an appeal against Victoria's IBAC over not allowing those named adversely in reports reasonable opportunity to respond. AAP · Mar 13, 2024
'Work to do': IBAC gives Victoria Police wake-up call Victoria's independent police watchdog has rapped the force on the knuckles for rejecting some of its recommendations, declaring there is more work to do. AAP · Dec 12, 2023
Daniel Andrews still looms large over Victorian politics, but Jacinta Allan is trying to move on Ombudsman’s report finds Andrews’ had same number of staff as PM’s and NSW premier’s office – combined The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2023
Victorian ministers to be forced to make diaries public and reveal meetings with lobbyists Premier Jacinta Allan announces new ministerial code of conduct, which includes ban on employing family members as staff The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2023
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 · Oct 17, 2023
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 · Aug 14, 2023
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 · Jul 31, 2023
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 · Jul 27, 2023
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 · Jul 27, 2023
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 · Jul 27, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2023 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
The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2023 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 · Jul 19, 2023 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 Conversation · Jun 30, 2023 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.
ABC News · May 16, 2023 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 · May 5, 2023 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 · Apr 26, 2023 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.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2023 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 Conversation · Apr 20, 2023 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 · Apr 20, 2023 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 · Apr 19, 2023 ‘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’