Victoria gives anti-corruption watchdog new follow-the-money powers
Victoria's anti-corruption commission now has power to trace public money and investigate broader conduct by officials.
Parliament passed legislation on Thursday giving IBAC new investigative powers. The commission can now trace public money given to contractors and organisations.
IBAC can also probe conduct that doesn't amount to a criminal offence. Such conduct can still be serious misconduct.
The reforms expand the definition of corrupt conduct. Now it includes behaviour by ministers, MPs and local councillors.
The Green party backed the reforms. They had warned that IBAC had limited powers to investigate grey corruption.
The changes pass just before Victoria's November election.
- Ben Carroll
- Premier
- Jacinta Allan
- Predecessor toppled
- Tim Read (Member for Brunswick)
- Key reformer
- 64
- Read's age at death
Why it mattersStronger anti-corruption powers mean government spending faces tighter scrutiny. Officials have less room to hide misconduct.
AustraliaVictorians can now expect more thorough investigation of public spending and official conduct. The expanded powers aim to prevent corruption affecting public money and services.
Corroborated byperthnow.com.au
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