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Research reports
Friday 09 Dec 2022 Perceptions of corruption 2022 (overall findings)
More than 12,000 people participated in IBAC’s online surveys conducted in mid-2022. 4,405 Victorian Public Sector employees 2,471 Local government employees 1,001 Victoria Police employees 1,430 business suppliers to state or local government 3,000 Victorians aged 18 years and over. More information about the methodology and individual survey findings for the five target audiences is available via the links below.
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Research reports
Friday 09 Dec 2022 Victorian perceptions of corruption 2022
IBAC periodically conducts surveys to understand perceptions about corruption and police misconduct in Victoria. In 2022, IBAC conducted online surveys with state and local government employees, Victoria Police employees, suppliers and the Victorian community. Over 12,000 people participated.
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Research reports
Tuesday 31 May 2022 Review of protected disclosure procedures
An IBAC review found nearly a quarter of the 114 public sector organisations surveyed were not meeting their legal obligations around protected disclosures, almost two years after new laws were introduced to protect whistleblowers.
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Research reports
Wednesday 18 May 2022 Victoria Police handling of complaints made by Aboriginal people
Police misconduct and the investigation of complaints against police are issues that concern all Victorians. However, they have particular significance for Aboriginal people, who come into contact with police at a much higher rate than non-Aboriginal people.
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Research reports
Thursday 09 Dec 2021 Unauthorised access and disclosure of information held by local government
An overview of key risks associated with unauthorised access and disclosure of information held by the local government sector, this report explores the drivers of these risks, as well as potential prevention, reporting and detection measures.
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Research reports
Wednesday 01 Sep 2021 Corruption risks associated with government funded human services delivered by community service organisations
Community service organisations (CSOs) play a critical role in delivering a range of welfare and social services to support individuals, families and communities. Considerable public funds support the delivery of many of these services. IBAC's research explores corruption risks in this sector and how to mitigate them.