# Victoria moves to expand definition of ‘corruption’ before state election

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- The Guardian, 2026-08-18 07:25 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/18/victoria-moves-to-expand-definition-of-corruption-before-state-election-ntwnfb

> 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.