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Anti-corruption boss calls for more funding as Lawyer X investigation adds to agency’s workload
The head of Victoria’s anti-corruption watchdog said it needs more funding from the Andrews Government to do its job.
Key points:
- IBAC was given $27 million in the state budget but Robert Redlich said it was not enough to keep up with demand
- He said there was growing demand for investigations such as the Lawyer X scandal
- Victoria’s ombudsman has also recently called for more funding for her organisation
The Government set aside $27 million for the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) in the November budget.
But even with the recent funding, IBAC commissioner Robert Redlich says the body does not have the funds it needs to keep up with demand.
“I am most cognisant, however, of the expectations of the community, Parliament…
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