Tuesday 29 Jun 2021
Updates to our service charter
Our service charter explains what people can expect when they make a complaint to IBAC about public sector corruption or police misconduct. We first published our Service charter in November 2020.
Thursday 09 Dec 2021
Don't become the headline
In October, IBAC partnered with fellow integrity agencies to deliver a webinar on the risks and pitfalls associated with procurement processes. A joint event with the Victorian Ombudsman (VO) and the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office (VAGO), 'Don't become the headline' was attended by almost 800 people from across the Victorian public sector.
Monday 03 Jul 2023
Improper influence and bypassed procurement processes in Victorian Government health worker training contract
The special report on IBAC’s Operation Daintree found that in October 2018, the then Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) entered into a $1.2 million contract with the Health Education Federation (HEF) – a recently established entity linked to the Health Workers Union (HWU) – to provide occupational violence and aggression training to health workers.
Monday 03 Jul 2023
A message from IBAC CEO, Marlo Baragwanath
At the end of June, IBAC tabled its Annual Plan for 2023/24 outlining its priorities for the next twelve months, which will have a strong emphasis on our oversight role of Victoria Police and continued focus on high-risk agencies within the public sector.
Thursday 29 Jun 2023
IBAC Annual Plan focuses on high-risk police divisions and public sector agencies
Today, the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) tabled its 2023/24 Annual Plan outlining its priorities for the next twelve months, which include high-risk police units, divisions, and regions; and high-risk public sector agencies, including those managing high-value matters.
Monday 03 Jul 2023
You have the right to not remain silent campaign wrap
All Victorians deserve to be treated fairly by police, regardless of your circumstances or where you live.
In May, IBAC re-launched a campaign to encourage regional communities to speak out against police misconduct. The You have the right to not remain silent campaign raises awareness of IBAC's police oversight role and empowers members of the community to report suspected police misconduct or provide information anonymously.
Monday 03 Jul 2023
Our new website features
IBAC has launched its new, easy-to-use website, giving people improved access to more information, and easier avenues to report corruption and misconduct.
Monday 03 Jul 2023
Predatory behaviour continues within Victoria Police
In May, IBAC released a review of allegations of predatory behaviour by Victoria Police officers.
Predatory behaviour is where a police officer misuses their position to begin – or attempt to begin – an emotional or sexual relationship with a person they meet in the course of their duties. It can also relate to the sexual assault, stalking, harassment or grooming of a person.
Monday 03 Jul 2023
IBAC’s witness liaison measures
IBAC's statutory functions are to expose and prevent serious and systemic corrupt conduct and police misconduct. In performing these functions and given the serious nature of the matters IBAC considers, we recognise that people involved in or subject to our investigations and examinations may be under a level of stress.
Monday 03 Jul 2023
Acting Commissioner’s message
Welcome to the July edition of IBAC Insights.
Since our last edition, there have been a number of significant outcomes achieved that I would like to highlight, including the release of major reports and the launch of our new, user-friendly website.