PoliticsVictoria moves to expand definition of ‘corruption’ before state election

Victorian premier Ben Carroll has committed to introducing legislation before the state election to broaden corruption rules and expand IBAC’s jurisdiction. The changes would give the watchdog follow-the-dollar powers over public spending by private contractors and cover conduct that currently falls short of a criminal offence. Former IBAC commissioner Robert Redlich welcomed the proposal.

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