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flag Victoria’s IBAC head seeks broader powers to combat corruption, citing outdated legal limits.

flag 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. flag She argues the threshold is stricter than other states and the federal government, hindering investigations into widespread issues like political favouritism and ethical breaches. flag Elliott seeks broader authority to probe public trust violations, easier public hearings, and “follow the dollar” powers to trace public funds through complex contracts. flag While not confirming ongoing probes, she notes Premier Jacinta Allan referred building industry corruption allegations to IBAC and police in 2024. flag The reforms aim to align Victoria with national standards and boost transparency.

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