Victoria to Expand Anti-Corruption Watchdog’s Powers to Investigate Public Spending
The proposed changes would enable the IBAC to investigate how public funds move through subcontracting networks and labour-hire firms.
TL;DR
- Victoria is expanding IBAC's powers to investigate taxpayer funds beyond direct government contracts.
- The reforms will enable the watchdog to examine how public funds move through subcontracting networks and labour-hire firms.
- Major construction projects will be included in the scope of these investigations.
- Premier Jacinta Allan stated the 'follow the money' powers will be retrospective.
- IBAC will work with Victoria Police to investigate criminal behavior.
- The changes stem from a review by Parliament’s Integrity and Oversight Committee and IBAC's recommendations.