A Big Build royal commission helped Ben Carroll become premier. Will it be his downfall? Two weeks of public hearings will begin on Monday morning, right in the middle of the state election campaign The Guardian - AU · Nov 7
Only a royal commission can get to the bottom of mounting claims of misconduct on Victoria’s Big Build Premier Jacinta Allan blames inflation, not corruption, for the rising cost and says existing agencies have the matter in hand. But do they? The Guardian - AU · Jun 30
For Australia’s anti-corruption agency, perception matters. And it starts at the top Leading an integrity agency like the NACC will never win you a popularity contest – but a transparent selection process can help ensure real independence The Guardian - AU · May 27
Ex-premier in pay up call for political misinformation Former ministers and the nation's top integrity officials are calling for lobbying reform in a bid to stamp out misconduct and corruption. AAP · Oct 14, 2025
'Grey corruption', ministerial staff conduct unpunished A former ombudsman is calling for greater accountability of ministerial staffers who engage in misconduct but aren't covered by independent oversight. AAP · Oct 14, 2025
Victoria will fast-track new child safety laws as part of a system ‘overhaul’. Here’s what we know The power to immediately suspend an individual’s working with children check during an investigation is among changes expected to pass parliament this week The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025
The Lincoln Lawyer season 3 episode 6 recap: does Lorna pass the bar? In The Lincoln Lawyer season 3 episode 6, Lorna gets the results of her bar exam, Andrea returns with a score to settle and Mickey gets an unwelcomed surprise. WhatToWatch · Oct 22, 2024
The Lincoln Lawyer season 3 episode 5 recap: a member of Mickey’s team dies In The Lincoln Lawyer season 3 episode 5, Mickey’s team takes a drastic hit when one of them dies. Elsewhere, Andrea is crushed. Here's what happened. WhatToWatch · Oct 21, 2024
The Lincoln Lawyer season 3 episode 3 recap: a bombshell revelation The Lincoln Lawyer season 3 episode 3 sees Hector Moya start to reveal his hand. Plus, Mickey’s new romance kicks off. Here’s what happened. WhatToWatch · Oct 17, 2024
Outgoing ombudsman rebukes 'knee-jerk' justice reforms The outgoing Victorian ombudsman has taken the state government to task in her final report, suggesting it has bent to media-driven tough-on-crime policies. AAP · Mar 25, 2024
A Victorian Renter Had To Shit In A Literal Bucket After Requests For Maintenance Were Ignored A Victorian renter was forced to shit in a bucket after a contractor removed her toilet, a shocking investigation into the state’s social housing system has revealed. Pedestrian.tv · Mar 21, 2024
'Devastating' reality revealed for Indigenous inmates An ombudsman's report reveals how Indigenous prisoners deal with deeply confronting and distressing conditions behind bars. AAP · Mar 6, 2024
Integrity chief named as Victoria's next ombudsman Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission chief executive Marlo Baragwanath will be Victoria's next ombudsman, taking over from Deborah Glass. AAP · Feb 27, 2024
Victoria announces first large Suburban Rail Loop contract amid ‘excessive secrecy’ concerns Premier announces $3.6bn contract for first stage of tunnels after project plans were developed by consultants The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2023 ‘I’m not Daniel Andrews’: Jacinta Allan on power, sexism and the path to treaty As her predecessor continues to make headlines, the Victorian premier says she’s charting her own course
The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2023 Daniel Andrews still looms large over Victorian politics, but Jacinta Allan is trying to move on Ombudsman’s report finds Andrews’ had same number of staff as PM’s and NSW premier’s office – combined
AAP · Dec 6, 2023 Suburban Rail Loop conceived under veil of secrecy A damning report has unveiled the secrecy behind how Victoria's Suburban Rail Loop was conceived, revealing public servants were sidelined for consultants.
AAP · Dec 6, 2023 Culture of fear in Victoria's public service exposed A Victorian Ombudsman's report found the state's public service has been infected by creeping politicisation and a culture of fear.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2023 ‘Creeping politicisation’ in Victoria’s public service needs ‘urgent attention’, ombudsman warns Ministerial staffers frequently hired in government departments and independent advice ignored, says report which takes aim at Suburban Rail Loop
AAP · Dec 5, 2023 'Culture of fear', politicisation infects public sector A creeping culture of politicisation, marginalisation, secrecy and fear has been uncovered within the Victorian public service, a report has found.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2023 Australia’s public housing towers are regarded as dated and ugly. But what will happen when they’re gone? While many residents agree the flats are past their useful life, sudden announcements about the demolition of their homes has caused shock and anxiety
AAP · Sep 27, 2023 Raw deal for hybrid drivers in EV tax scheme 'shambles' Drivers of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles are being unfairly punished by a scheme designed to level the playing field in Victoria, the ombudsman suggests.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 14, 2023 Secrecy over cabinet documents hampering investigations, Victorian ombudsman says Outgoing watchdog chief Deborah Glass tells parliamentary hearing its funding should not be ‘at the mercy of the government of the day’
ABC News · May 8, 2023 Victorian government offers to settle class action over towers' COVID-19 lockdown for $5 million Residents of public housing towers in Flemington and North Melbourne launched a class action against the government over the sudden lockdown in July 2020.
ABC News · Apr 26, 2023 Ombudsman says Premier Daniel Andrews's IBAC response 'speaks volumes for his views on integrity and corruption' Victoria's ombudsman says the premier's response to a damning report from the state's anti-corruption watchdog "speaks volumes" about his views on corruption, as she calls for urgent action to improve integrity in politics.