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Victoria’s IBAC head seeks broader powers to combat corruption, citing outdated legal limits.
Victoria Elliott, head of Victoria’s IBAC, is pushing for legislative changes to expand the agency’s anti-corruption powers, citing its current limit to only serious criminal offences as too narrow.
She argues the threshold is stricter than other states and the federal government, hindering investigations into widespread issues like political favouritism and ethical breaches.
Elliott seeks broader authority to probe public trust violations, easier public hearings, and “follow the dollar” powers to trace public funds through complex contracts.
While not confirming ongoing probes, she notes Premier Jacinta Allan referred building industry corruption allegations to IBAC and police in 2024.
The reforms aim to align Victoria with national standards and boost transparency.
El jefe del IBAC de Victoria busca poderes más amplios para combatir la corrupción, citando límites legales obsoletos.