‘Ineffective’ anti-corruption rules should be reviewed: former judge

Tom BurtonGovernment editor

Apr 23, 2023 – 4.44pm

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There should be a parliamentary inquiry into Victoria’s ineffective anti-corruption regime with a view to emulate NSW’s tough corruption standards, says former senior judge Stephen Charles, KC.

He has identified seven major deficiencies with the legislation for the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC), most notably the requirement that a criminal offence must be established before a finding of corruption can be made.

Tom Burton has held senior editorial and publishing roles with The Mandarin, The Sydney Morning Herald and as Canberra bureau chief for The Australian Financial Review. He has won three Walkley awards.