Investigation summaries

Operation Shannon concerned an IBAC investigation into allegations that former senior employees of Melbourne Polytechnic (MP) engaged in serious corrupt conduct in relation to a property leased to MP.

Outcome

IBAC's investigation did not substantiate the allegations of corruption.

However, in the course of the investigation, IBAC identified a number of corruption vulnerabilities. IBAC subsequently made recommendations to address these vulnerabilities, namely that MP review its policies, systems and practices in relation to procurement, conflict of interest, record keeping, information systems and private use of assets by employees, and associated education and training for staff.

In May 2017, MP provided a response to IBAC, outlining key actions MP is taking to address the corruption vulnerabilities identified in Operation Shannon. IBAC acknowledges that a number of those initiatives had already started prior to the commencement of IBAC’s investigation.