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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.

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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 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

‘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

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

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‘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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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.

The Guardian - AU

‘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

ABC News

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

AAP

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.

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