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IBAC Reforms Stalled by Political Gridlock
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- Jun 2, 2026
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Summary
Former IBAC commissioner Robert Redlich is sounding the alarm, accusing both Victoria’s major parties of prioritizing politics over integrity reforms for the anti-corruption body. The Premier’s office is stalling key changes until after the next election, while the Opposition Leader resists broadening the definition of corrupt conduct — a move Redlich insists is vital for IBAC’s effectiveness. Redlich warns party self-interest is the core barrier, not just Labor’s. The government plans to delay empowering IBAC — including follow-the-dollar powers and public hearings — until next year, a timeline the Opposition calls a sham. Meanwhile, the Premier is using the Opposition’s resistance to redefine corruption as a political weapon, despite IBAC’s current narrow investigative scope — far less than the federal model. Former chairman Stephen O’Bryan calls the delay shameful, noting that since 2014, the same structural flaws have persisted, leaving Victoria’s public sector dangerously exposed to corruption. Without urgent legislative action, O’Bryan insists IBAC cannot function properly — and public funds remain at risk. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/209a52608f031ae4