IBAC to push for more public hearings, as Wilson changes tack on corruption definition
Victoria's Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) is advocating for increased public hearings to enhance its ability to investigate corruption. Commissioner Victoria Elliott has highlighted the need for broader definitions of corrupt conduct to align with practices in other states. Opposition Leader Jess Wilson has indicated a willingness to consider changes to IBAC's jurisdiction if her party wins the upcoming election.
- ▪IBAC is pushing for greater use of public hearings to investigate and deter corruption in Victoria.
- ▪Commissioner Victoria Elliott stated that the current threshold for investigating corrupt conduct is the highest in the country.
- ▪Opposition Leader Jess Wilson has opened the door to considering a broader definition of corrupt conduct in IBAC legislation.
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