VIC Reporting Powers and Response Obligations for the IBAC

Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Amendment (Facilitation of Timely Reporting) Bill 2022

Opposition Bill

16 Aug 2023: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed further (Defeated).

Legislative Council

Legislative Assembly

Assent

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anti-corruption government oversight public body accountability reporting standards

Introduced by: David Davis MLC (LIB); James Newbury MP (LIB)

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Official page: progress through parliament

Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

The IBAC can send reports to Parliament even if court proceedings are still happening.
The IBAC must give public body officers 3 months to respond to negative findings.
The IBAC must give individuals 3 months to respond to negative comments or opinions.
The IBAC must include these responses fairly in its reports.
The IBAC can send reports to Parliament if the person does not respond.
Decision-makers must process applications under sections 59M, 100, and 147 as quickly as possible.