Independant Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission
Exposes and prevents public sector corruption and police misconduct
The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) is Victoria's agency responsible for preventing and exposing public sector corruption and police misconduct. Our jurisdiction covers state and local government, police, parliament and the judiciary.
As Victoria's anti-corruption agency, IBAC:
- receives complaints and notifications of public sector corruption and police misconduct
- investigates and exposes serious or systematic public sector corruption and police misconduct
- informs the public sector, police and the community about risks and impacts of corruption and police misconduct, and ways it can be prevented.
Public value outcomes
Our public value outcomes describe the positive impact we aim to deliver for Victoria to achieve our vision:
- Strengthening trust in the public sector and police
- A strong integrity culture across Victoria
- Collective ownership in preventing corruption and misconduct.
We are independent
IBAC is independent of the government of the day, while accountable to Victorians through the State Parliament. IBAC will always take its obligations, especially in the exercise of its significant powers, seriously.
We are subject to scrutiny by the Victorian Inspectorate and our Parliamentary Committee. Learn more about our accountability.
We are one of three core, independent agencies in the Victorian integrity system The system aims to protect the integrity of the Victorian public sector and Victoria Police. Other agencies include the Victorian Ombudsman and the Victorian Auditor-General's Office.
Victorian Inspectorate and Victorian Parliament provide oversight of IBAC, Ombudsman and VAGO
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Investigates administrative actions of state government departments, local councils and statutory authorities
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Provides independent assurance to the Parliament and the Victorian community on the financial integrity and performance of the state
Other agencies supporting the integrity system include:
Related resources
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Corruption Prevention Strategy 2021-24
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IBAC Focus Communities Strategy 2021-23
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IBAC Operating Model - October 2022
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IBAC Contractual Terms and Conditions - Goods
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IBAC Contractual Terms and Conditions - Services
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IBAC Governance Charter
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Welfare management for IBAC investigations policy
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Health, safety and wellbeing strategy
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Gifts, benefits and hospitality policy
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Latest gifts, benefits and hospitality register
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Our role
Watch this short video to understand our role exposing and preventing public sector corruption and police misconduct in Victoria.