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How IBAC handles complaints
What we do with your complaint, including how we assess and act on it.
Resources
Wednesday 20 Jul 2022
Operation Watts
Operation Watts was the first ever joint investigation conducted by IBAC and the Victorian Ombudsman. The investigation was initiated following two referrals, from the Attorney-General to IBAC, and from the Legislative Council to the Ombudsman, following allegations of 'branch stacking' involving misuse of public funds by certain Moderate Labor members of Parliament.
Wednesday 29 Jun 2022
Conflicts of interest: myths, misconceptions and management
This resource highlights common myths and misconceptions around conflicts of interest to improve public officers' understanding and management of conflicts, and to strengthen public agencies' controls around conflicts of interest.
Wednesday 29 Jun 2022
IBAC insights issue 32
The June 2022 issue of IBAC Insights includes a message from our Commissioner, the journey from complaint to investigation, speaking up to stop improper influence, an audit of how Victoria Police handles complaints made by Aboriginal people, and more.
As we reach the halfway point in the calendar year, 2022 has already proven to be a busy and significant year for IBAC's work.
Wednesday 29 Jun 2022
IBAC's process from complaint through to investigation
From complaint through to investigation, understanding IBAC's process with Deputy Commissioner David Wolf.
Monday 30 May 2022
Review of protected disclosure procedures
An IBAC review found nearly a quarter of the 114 public sector organisations surveyed were not meeting their legal obligations around protected disclosures, almost two years after new laws were introduced to protect whistleblowers.
Wednesday 18 May 2022
Victoria Police handling of complaints made by Aboriginal people
Police misconduct and the investigation of complaints against police are issues that concern all Victorians. However, they have particular significance for Aboriginal people, who come into contact with police at a much higher rate than non-Aboriginal people.