Vic Police take on IBAC recommendations An independent police oversight body has recommended Victoria Police set up a dedicated system to deal with complaints by Aboriginal people following an audit. AAP · Aug 8, 2022
Victorian government under pressure from Greens, opposition to speed up integrity reforms The Greens will introduce a new bill in parliament aiming to speed up integrity reforms by almost two years, following a scathing report detailing "extensive" misconduct by Labor MPs. ABC News · Jul 31, 2022
Ex-Labor electorate officer fined $12,000 A Labor electorate officer who conspired to lie to an anti-corruption probe to help his son with his political aspirations will have to pay a $12,000 fine. AAP · Jul 28, 2022
Victorian Ombudsman releases report on Labor Party's 'red shirts rorts', won't refer case to IBAC The Victorian Ombudsman's report into the Labor Party’s red shirts rorts finds no evidence Premier Daniel Andrews facilitated the scheme and criticises the way staffers were treated by police. ABC News · Jul 27, 2022
Vic Labor rejects calls to repay taxpayers Victorian frontbencher Lily D'Ambrosio has rejected calls for Labor to repay taxpayer money after a damning IBAC report found it misused public funds. AAP · Jul 22, 2022
The Loop: Daniel Andrews apologises after damning IBAC report, Elton John announces Australian tour, and a new high jump world champion Get up to speed on today's headlines with The Loop. ABC News · Jul 20, 2022
Victorian MPs urged to implement integrity reforms before state election after scathing Ibac findings Daniel Andrews pledges reforms after Operation Watts finds public funds ‘misused’ and codes breached The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2022
Andrews denies branch stacking knowledge Premier Daniel Andrews' evidence to an inquiry into Victorian Labor's branch-stacking scheme has been published in a special report. AAP · Jul 20, 2022
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews apologises after IBAC investigation finds 'extensive misconduct' by Labor MPs Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog uncovers "egregious" and "extensive misconduct" by Victorian Labor MPs, but recommends no criminal charges be laid. ABC News · Jul 19, 2022
Ex-Vic Labor candidate avoids jail Ex-Labor candidate Justin Mammarella has been handed community service after conspiring to lie to IBAC about the purpose of 713 taxpayer-funded envelopes. AAP · Jul 14, 2022
His murder conviction overturned, Jason Roberts still faces armed robbery charges after release Monday's acquittal on charges of murdering two police officers has brought an end to 22 years of imprisonment for Jason Roberts, but there are further court appearances to come in his future. ABC News · Jul 11, 2022
Ex-Labor candidate admits lying to IBAC A former state Labor candidate has admitted lying to Victoria's corruption watchdog over the purpose of more than 700 taxpayer-funded envelopes. AAP · Jul 11, 2022
Victoria corruption watchdog loses half its legal team in six months Departures come as Ibac probes classified information leaks and has three outstanding reports with potential political fallout in state election year The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2022
IBAC findings into Victorian property developer John Woodman to remain secret for now The findings of a corruption investigation into John Woodman, who is accused of paying bribes to local councillors, will remain under wraps for now, after a judge ordered his civil trial be held behind closed doors. ABC News · Jun 7, 2022
AAP · Jun 7, 2022 Legal challenges hinder corruption probe The release of Victorian corruption probe findings is being hampered by legal challenges, prompting an integrity agency head to call for legislative changes.
AAP · Jun 6, 2022 Police fail Indigenous employment target Victoria Police has failed to meet its Indigenous employment target of one per cent by June 2021.
The Guardian - AU · May 29, 2022 ‘What actually happened?’: victim of Anzac Day terrorist raids speaks about seven-year wait for justice Final legal case arising from Melbourne raids has been settled but done nothing to quell a sense of injustice for families
The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2022 Audit finds ‘systemic failures’ in how Victorian police treat Indigenous complaints Ibac found 41% of files audited contained indicators of bias on behalf of investigators
ABC News · May 18, 2022 IBAC audit of Victoria Police finds failures in handling of complaints by Aboriginal people Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog today released its findings after investigating 41 complaints made against police by Aboriginal people.
AAP · May 18, 2022 Vic Police fail on Aboriginal complaints An independent police oversight body has recommended Victoria Police set up a dedicated system to deal with complaints by Aboriginal people following an audit.
The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2022 Ibac frenzy exposes a wide divide between Victorian and federal Liberals Analysis: Scott Morrison rejects ‘kangaroo court’ corruption watchdogs while state opposition is furious about Daniel Andrews’ private interviews
ABC News · May 12, 2022 IBAC lawyer questions evidence of disgraced cop Wayne Dean as investigation into misconduct continues Disgraced cop Wayne Dean said he didn't know his friend Mick Gatto had a criminal history during an anti-corruption investigation into allegations of misconduct.
ABC News · May 12, 2022 VicForests under investigation for potential Privacy Act breach over spying allegations Victoria's Information Commissioner is investigating whether VicForests breached the state's Privacy and Data Protection Act when it allegedly hired a private investigator to spy on activist Sarah Rees about 10 years ago.
ABC News · May 6, 2022 Police officer accused of misconduct used code words in dealings with Melbourne debt collector A senior Victorian police officer accused of serious misconduct ends a marathon four-day stint in the witness box in tears, apologising to his peers and his family.
The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2022 Opposition demands Daniel Andrews reveal how often he has fronted Ibac after fresh revelation Victorian premier reportedly questioned as part of investigation into a Melbourne property developer