Victoria’s Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission, IBAC, has terminated the employment of an IBAC employee due to serious professional misconduct.
IBAC recently received allegations of serious, inappropriate conduct by a senior officer, including a personal relationship with a member of the public who had contacted IBAC to provide information.
As soon as the allegations were made they were quickly and thoroughly investigated, with due process followed. The allegations were substantiated and the officer’s employment terminated.
The Victorian Inspectorate, in keeping with regulatory requirements, has been notified. IBAC is now considering referring the matter to Victoria Police.
CEO Alistair Maclean noted that, like any Victorian public sector agency, it was important that IBAC be transparent in acknowledging employee misconduct and take steps to address any systemic or cultural issues underlying specific instances of such conduct.
In consideration of the welfare of the persons involved, and given the possibility of further inquiries, IBAC will not be making any further statement at this time.
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