- Auditor-General's report on the Annual Financial Report of the state of Victoria: 2021–22
- Regulating Victoria’s native forests
- Victoria's alcohol and other drug treatment data
- Annual Report 2021–22
- Major projects performance reporting 2022
- Quality of child protection data
- Follow-up of maintaining the mental health of child protection practitioners
- Quality of major transport infrastructure project business cases
IBAC Insights (newsletter)
IBAC insights issue 34
Welcome to the December edition of IBAC Insights; this is the final edition for 2022 and the final edition for me as IBAC Commissioner.
The December 2022 issue of IBAC Insights includes a farewell message from our Commissioner, perceptions of corruption in Victoria survey findings, misconduct issues and risks associated with Victoria Police's Critical Incident Response Team, a podcast on corruption risks associated with donations and lobbying, investigation and prosecution updates, recent webinars to watch on demand, and more.
Events
Integrity matters conversation hour. A conversation focused on current integrity risks and challenges, and why they matter. Speakers cover topics including public sector governance, conflicts of interest, procurement and what constitutes corruption.
In conversation with IBAC Commissioner Robert Redlich AM KC. This International Anti-Corruption Day, outgoing IBAC Commissioner Robert Redlich AM KC spoke to Melbourne journalist and lawyer Jon Faine AM in a live-streamed conversation about his five-year tenure as Commissioner of IBAC, and what's needed to prevent corruption in Victoria in the future.
Public Interest Disclosure Coordinator annual forum. The forum was also an opportunity for Public Interest Disclosure Coordinators and other state and local government integrity professionals to learn more about how to handle disclosures, and how they are assessed and investigated.
2022 John Barry Memorial Lecture in Criminology: Governing with integrity. On the occasion of the 2022 John Barry Memorial Lecture in Criminology, IBAC Commissioner The Honourable Robert Redlich AM, KC will discuss the rise of soft corruption, or unethical behaviour that can erode public trust. He will explore the factors that make government vulnerable to soft corruption: centralised power and increasingly influential political advisors, resulting in diminished ministerial accountability and a less independent public service.
Related resources
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IBAC Insights Issue 34 summary
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Perceptions of corruption survey findings, video overview and infographics
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Special report: corruption risks associated with donations and lobbying
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Special report on police misconduct issues and risks associated with Victoria Police's Critical Incident Response Team
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Translated resources
Knowledge sharing
Recent publications and resources from other agencies and organisations:
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- Managing conflicts of interest between local government councillors and property developers
- Overview of submissions received for Integrity Commission consultation process: Reforming lobbying oversight in Tasmania
- A summary report of own-motion Investigation Fisher, into any misconduct committed by Derwent Valley Council Councillor Paul Belcher relating to his relationship with a property developer
- Annual Report 2021-22
IBAC is committed to developing resources to help build the capacity and knowledge of the public sector to prevent corruption. To suggest resources for IBAC Insights, contact us at communications@ibac.vic.gov.au.
Addressing police misconduct issues and risks in Victoria Police's Critical Incident Response Team
In October, IBAC tabled its special report Police misconduct issues and risks associated with Victoria Police’s Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT). Concerningly, this special report highlights several incidents and issues involving Victoria Police’s CIRT, as well as risks and vulnerabilities that undermine the team and the professional standards expected of officers with their level of specialist training, weapons, and expertise.
Webinars and podcasts
Corruption risks associated with donations and lobbying
IBAC Principal Advisor Aimee Tan speaks with Deputy Commissioner David Wolf about IBAC's Special report on corruption risks associated with donations and lobbying.