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‘Barbaric’ practices still used in Victorian prisons, human rights advocates say

Andrews government urged to establish independent watchdog to comply with anti-torture obligations ratified by Australia in 2017

The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2022

Vic govt unapologetic for tower lockdowns

Premier Daniel Andrews says he won't apologise for locking down Melbourne public housing tower residents without notice in 2020 to curb a COVID-19 outbreak.

AAP · Sep 28, 2022

Victorian system 'risks children's safety'

The case of a former youth worker who sexually assaulted a child has exposed major flaws in Victoria's working with children check system, the ombudsman says.

AAP · Sep 14, 2022

Victorian MPs urged to implement integrity reforms before state election after scathing Ibac findings

Daniel Andrews pledges reforms after Operation Watts finds public funds ‘misused’ and codes breached

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2022

'Broken' system puts Vic residents at risk

The Victorian Ombudsman says change cannot come soon enough for public housing residents grappling with a system that doesn't help them.

AAP · Jul 7, 2022

Social housing tenant forced to cook in living room amid Victoria’s ‘broken’ complaints system, report says

Investigation recommends the state creates dedicated social housing ombudsman and makes law changes

The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2022

‘A disturbing picture’: use of excessive force endemic in Victorian remand centres, says ombudsman

Report finds officers failing to use body-worn cameras and incidents often occurred in prison ‘CCTV blind spots’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2022

Vic jail guards 'using disturbing' force'

Victoria's Ombudsman has made 12 recommendations to stop guards from using excessive force in the state's prisons, including an inmate being choked and slapped.

AAP · Jun 22, 2022

Vic ombudsman condemns EPA over toxic soil

The Victorian Ombudsman has condemned the Environment Protection Authority over its handling of toxic soil from Victoria's West Gate Tunnel Project.

AAP · May 31, 2022

EPA under fire over handling of contaminated soil from the West Gate Tunnel

Victoria's Ombudsman found the EPA may have compromised its independence by helping create bespoke regulations for disposal of PFAS contaminated soil.

ABC News · May 30, 2022