Today, the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) launched its 2023 Perceptions of Corruption Survey. This year all elected representatives in Victoria – members of parliament and councillors – have been invited to participate. The voluntary survey builds on IBAC's previous surveys on perceptions of corruption but is the first time MPs and councillors have been asked for their views. The anonymous survey will be conducted by an independent research company on behalf of IBAC.

Welcome to the March edition of IBAC Insights and my first edition as Acting IBAC Commissioner. It has been a privilege to step into the shoes of our previous Commissioner, Robert Redlich AM, KC. Commissioner Redlich was an advocate for integrity in the public sector and Victoria Police, and for the role prevention and education plays in achieving this.

Victoria's Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) has re-launched its 'Speak up to stop it' campaign to remind Victorian public sector employees about the risks of improper influence and the importance of speaking up to stop it.

Victoria's Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) is reminding regional communities to speak out against police misconduct, with its relaunched You have the right to not remain silent campaign. IBAC's police oversight role is a significant part of its jurisdiction and includes investigations of serious or systemic corruption or misconduct as well as reviews of misconduct investigations undertaken by Victoria Police.

Mandatory notifications help to prevent corruption and improve the integrity of the public sector. IBAC has developed a video to explain what mandatory notifications are and what happens once they are received.

Prosecutions arising from IBAC investigations are an important mechanism for exposing public sector corruption and police misconduct. They highlight the impact and consequences for those involved, which can include jail terms, confiscation of assets, fines and community corrections orders. Shining a light on corruption and misconduct also helps public sector agencies and police strengthen their practices to prevent it.

Accessibility, accountability and engagement with all Victorians. As Victoria's independent anti-corruption and police oversight agency, IBAC relies on the trust of the Victorian community to perform our role to prevent and expose public sector corruption and police misconduct. In practice, this means we rely on community members to know about IBAC and contact us about suspected corruption and police misconduct.