Responsible Minister: Attorney-General
Purpose: Establishes IBAC's functions and powers.
Whether you’re a public sector employee, government supplier or member of the public, you can learn about and take action to prevent corruption.
Anyone can make a complaint to us or provide information about public sector corruption and police misconduct in Victoria.
We can investigate complaints of corruption and police misconduct across the Victorian public sector, including Victoria Police. By law, we must prioritise serious or systemic corruption for investigation.
Find and download IBAC publications and resources including public reports, information sheets and more.
The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Act 2011 outlines our functions, powers and how we work with other public sector integrity organisations.
The Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012 describes our central role in deciding which complaints are treated as public interest disclosures.
The Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (the Charter) outlines the rights, freedoms and responsibilities of all people in Victoria. There are 20 rights contained in the Charter.
IBAC has two main obligations in relation to the Charter:
In relation to ensuring Victoria Police officers and protective services officers have regard to human rights, IBAC:
View the complete list of Acts and regulatory compliance we work under.
The Commissioner has been provided with powers and functions to undertake the roles given to IBAC by Parliament. These powers and functions are contained in the following legislation.
Responsible Minister: Attorney-General
Purpose: Establishes IBAC's functions and powers.
Responsible Minister: Police and Emergency Services
Purpose: Provides for the governance and regulation of Victoria Police.
Responsible Minister: Attorney-General
Purpose: Requires IBAC and IBAC staff to act compatibly with human rights, and to consider human rights when developing policies and making decisions.
Responsible Minister: Attorney-General
Purpose: Provides for the confiscation and preservation of assets of accused and proceeds of crime.
Responsible Minister: Attorney-General
Purpose: Allows IBAC to obtain and use assumed identities.
Responsible Minister: Attorney-General
Purpose: Enables IBAC to conduct controlled operations.
Responsible Minister: Attorney-General
Purpose: Allows IBAC to receive and investigate public interest disclosure complaints.
Responsible Minister: Attorney-General
Purpose: Allows IBAC to use surveillance devices under warrant.
Responsible Minister: Attorney-General (Cth)
Purpose: Allows IBAC to intercept telecommunications and stored communications under warrant.
Responsible Minister: Attorney-General
Purpose: Enables IBAC to intercept telecommunications in accordance with the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 (Cth).