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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Victoria Police allegedly use LEAP database to pursue, stalk, harass women prompting calls for inquiry

The ABC has spoken to three women who say Victoria Police officers accessed the LEAP database to stalk, harass or pursue relationships with them. Lawyers fear these are not isolated incidents.

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Victoria’s election result dispelled the myth of Daniel Andrews’ supposed unpopularity

Media and the Liberal party were enthralled by the ‘toxic Dan’ narrative in the face of evidence to the contrary

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Seven people, including former V/Line CEO, charged after IBAC corruption investigation

The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission charges seven people with offences including misconduct in public office and receiving secret commissions.

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Vic leaders square off in election debate

Victoria's major party leaders have sparred over energy, integrity and health in the first and only debate between the pair ahead of the November 26 election.

AAP

Vic Libs candidate distanced from party

A week out from election day, the Victorian Liberals have moved to distance themselves from an upper house candidate over her links to a controversial church.

AAP

Victoria election report card, week three: Ibac referrals, teal legal win and a preference whisperer stung

Our three guest panellists give their verdict on how the parties performed in the third week of the 2022 state election campaign

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Daniel Andrews on placing women at the forefront of the ‘ugliest’ campaign he’s fought as leader

In an exclusive interview, Victoria’s premier worries about the rise of extremism and says his reform agenda is not over

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Afternoon Update: mining industry’s windfall tax threat; Victoria’s messy politics; and a Christmas gift guide

It’s déjà vu with a mining lobby warning that harks back to the ad campaign against the Rudd government

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Leaked video shows Glenn Druery bragging of working with CFMEU to help Labor hobble Greens

Opposition refers ALP to Ibac over video of so-called ‘preference whisperer’ skiting about 2018 Victoria election deal

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Victoria election report card, week two: Ibac, nurses and a car crash of an investigation

Three guest panellists give their verdict on how the parties performed in the second week of the 2022 state election campaign

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Kevin Rudd accuses News Corp of ‘dog-whistling’ over reporting of Daniel Andrews

Former prime minister and media academics criticise reports, but Jeff Kennett says questions are ‘fair play’

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Victorian Liberals pledge stamp duty cut for first-home buyers, Labor promises veterans card

The opposition says it will scrap stamp duty for first-home buyers who purchase property worth less than $1 million if it wins the state election, while Labor says it will introduce a Victorian Veterans Card to help with the cost of living if re-elected.

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Vic coalition promises stamp duty cut

The Victorian opposition is pledging to stamp duty on properties of up to $1 million to help thousands of families buy their first home.

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Premier Daniel Andrews responds to media reports about ongoing anti-corruption probe

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews responds to media reports about an anti-corruption probe, saying he acts appropriately at all times and will not comment on IBAC matters before they are public "regardless of any smear, innuendo or media reporting".

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Court grants gag order against The Age

Victoria's Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission has been granted an interim order to stop The Age publishing information from a proposed report.

The Guardian - AU

Victoria police team involved in violent arrests will put public at risk if not overhauled, Ibac says

State’s anti-corruption commission finds critical incident response team officers failed to properly record use of force

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Corruption watchdog warns of misconduct risks in Victoria Police's Critical Incident Response Team

Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog has told Victoria Police to improve the way it reports the use of force by officers in its Critical Incident Response Team after a number of complaints about excessive force.

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ABC warns national anti-corruption commission could investigate journalists’ work

Victoria’s anti-corruption watchdog also says ‘exceptional circumstances’ test for public hearings an ‘unnecessary hurdle’

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