Metro Trains executive and V/Line chief received $150,000 each in corrupt cash payments, IBAC hears Thursday October 29, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News Bollas and Pinder were both suspended from their positions in August. The inquiry will hear from Bollas and Haritos on Thursday.
Corruption probe grills V/Line chief over payments Tuesday October 27, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News V/Line chief executive officer James Pinder allegedly received $320,000 in payments from a cleaning contractor over several months, and communicated with the cleaning company's boss…
IBAC’s ‘Operation Esperance’ hearings to probe corruption allegations involving major public transport contracts Thursday October 15, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News Operation Esperance has been looking into corruption allegations regarding the tendering, procurement and management of contracts within V/Line and Metro.
Corruption watchdog charges ex Vic education department employee with conspiracy to defraud and misconduct in public office Wednesday October 14, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Education Charges have been laid against a former DET worker, an ex VSBA employee, and two individuals associated with the provider.
IBAC charges former public sector employee following investigation into VET and transport sectors Friday September 25, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News More than 55 charges have been laid against four people in the VET sector as part of Operation Lansdowne; one of the individuals was a…
V/Line boss suspended amid IBAC investigation Thursday August 20, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News The commission has launched an investigation into V/Line chief executive officer James Pinder, prompting his suspension.
How local and state governments can prevent corruption during emergencies Thursday August 20, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News Victoria's anti-corruption agency has released two resources to help state and local governments prevent and control misconduct risks during times of emergency and crisis.
Ex Victorian public servant Darrell Fraser convicted of fraud Friday July 24, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News A former deputy secretary of the Victorian Department of Education and Training has been sentenced to a two-year community correction order and 300 hours of…
Ex-Vic Education deputy secretary pleads guilty to obtaining financial advantage by deception, misconduct as public official Tuesday June 23, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Education A former deputy secretary at the Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has faced court almost a decade after feeding $1 million of…
Project manager from Vic education department misused their position for personal benefit, investigation found Wednesday May 27, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News A former Department of Education and Training project manager misused their position and sourced IT contractors from a company they owned for personal benefit, according…
IBAC to embrace more flexible work after COVID-19, says CEO Marlo Baragwanath Tuesday May 19, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News 'This has definitely recast the way you think about how you can work remotely and the ease with which that’s happened,' she said.
Beware information risks while working from home, warns IBAC commissioner Friday May 1, 2020 By Robert Redlich Features To mark Privacy Awareness Week, Victoria’s anti-corruption Commissioner Robert Redlich shares his tips for how the public sector can protect against the risk of unauthorised…
IBAC points to corrupt use of information within VPS, highlights solutions Wednesday February 12, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News Victorian public sector agencies must make their staff more aware of corruption risks surrounding unauthorised access to information, according to a new report by the…
Casey council forced to grant paid leave to overseas colleague at centre of IBAC probe Thursday February 6, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News City of Casey councillor Sam Aziz has been granted extended paid leave while in Egypt, despite facing allegations that he had received bribes from a…
New whistleblower laws protect public servants who go to press, but T&Cs apply Friday January 31, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News Changes to Victoria’s whistleblower legislation which grant public servants more protection and flexibility when making public interest disclosures have come into effect. The changes support…
