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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

Organised crime, cost and the CFMEU: why Victoria’s construction scandal is threatening to derail a government

The $100bn ‘Big Build’ promised to transform the state’s transport infrastructure. Now it’s become marred by corruption allegations

The Guardian - AU · Jul 21

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 29

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

‘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 · Apr 19, 2023

Former Ibac head could face integrity committee after making allegations against Victorian MPs

Robert Redlich claimed members of Andrews government told consultants to ‘dig up dirt’ on anti-corruption body

The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2023

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 · Mar 21, 2023

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 · Mar 21, 2023

‘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

The Guardian - AU · Mar 9, 2023

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.

ABC News · Mar 9, 2023