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Victorian Inspectorate Annual Plan 2021–22
Contents
1 INSPECTOR’S FOREWORD 3
2 BACKGROUND 5
OVERVIEW 5
VISION 5
ASPIRATIONS 5
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES (3 YEARS) 5
3 PLANNED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES 6
OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS AND PRIORITIES 6
OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK AND GOVERNANCE 9
CORPORATE / GOVERNANCE PRIORITIES 10
4 BUDGET 12
5 PERFORMANCE MEASURES 13
6 RESOURCE DEPENDENT OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES 14
ATTACHMENT 1 VICTORIAN INSPECTORATE’S KEY FUNCTIONS 16
ATTACHMENT 2 OPERATIONS MODEL 17
VICTORIAN INSPECTORATE 2 A N N U A L P L A N 2 0 21– 2 21 | Inspector’s Foreword
In 2021–22 the Victorian Inspectorate (VI) entity as small as the VI of diverting a
will fully realise the benefits from the scaling considerable portion of the VI’s resources
up in FTE resources achieved in the final away from the performance of its ordinary
quarter of 2020-21 due to the increased operational and corporate functions. This
funding received in the State budget will undoubtedly impact on the VI’s work
handed down on 24 November 2020. program for 2021–22.
As at the time of writing, the increased
FTE funding is only in place until 30 June This foreword has been written during
2023. This will be a matter for discussion a time when an increase in COVID-19
early in 2021–22. restrictions is impacting how we work.
COVID-19 restrictions, on top of the
An independent base review of the VI, performance audit and seeking
for which funding was provided in the appropriate ongoing funding following
November 2020 budget, is anticipated to the base review, will no doubt continue
be completed by 30 June 2021. That review to impact the VI’s performance in the
should place the VI in an informed position coming year.
going forward to make submissions about
the appropriate level of resourcing required The VI’s operational functions are large
for the effective and efficient performance and, seemingly, ever increasing. From
of its functions. 1 July 2021 they extend to monitoring
the exercise of coercive powers by Wage
The VI has been notified by the Integrity Inspectorate Victoria and investigating and
and Oversight Committee of the Parliament assessing its conduct, and that of its officers,
(IOC) that an independent performance in exercising those powers. In addition,
auditor is proposed to be appointed to as a budgetary independent entity since
conduct a performance audit of the VI 1 July 2020, the VI, despite its small size,
in accordance with s 90D of the Victorian has the same corporate compliance
Inspectorate Act 2011. The audit is obligations as large Victorian
expected to commence in October 2021 government entities.
and be completed by March 2022.
The VI has developed a strong and positive
The performance audit will be hot on workplace culture in alignment with our
the heels of the independent base review. values. We will continue to invest in that
While both are valuable exercises, they culture which helps contribute to the VI’s
have the inevitable consequence in an ability to deliver strong integrity outcomes.
VICTORIAN INSPECTORATE 3 A N N U A L P L A N 2 0 21– 2 2In developing this annual plan describing its proposed work program and priorities (both operational and corporate) for 2021–22, the VI has remained conscious of the fact that it operates in a dynamic environment and needs to be ready to adapt its plans at any time to accommodate developments. I am grateful to the IOC for its helpful comments on an earlier draft of this plan. Putting the plan together has been a valuable exercise. While there seems to be divided views on who to credit with the quote “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail”, I regard it as a truism. Despite the challenges, I very much look forward to a year of consolidation and achievement and a year that, particularly as a result of the independent base review, will result in the VI being appropriately resourced in the years ahead for the important functions that it has in Victoria’s integrity system. Eamonn Moran PSM QC Inspector VICTORIAN INSPECTORATE 4 A N N U A L P L A N 2 0 21– 2 2
2 | Background
OVERVIEW ASPIRATIONS
The VI was established to provide Public confidence and trust
oversight of other integrity, accountability in Victoria’s integrity system
or investigatory bodies and their officers.
• The right checks and balances
The VI is the key oversight body in
are in place
Victoria’s integrity system.
• The community knows to come
The VI is committed to providing the to the VI to protect their rights
Parliament and the people of Victoria with
• Intrusive and coercive powers
independent assurance that these bodies,
are exercised lawfully
which collectively constitute Victoria’s
‘integrity system’, act lawfully and properly A robust Victorian integrity
in the performance of their functions. system
The model of integrity oversight adopted • Parliament has confidence in the VI
by the Victorian Parliament is unique in • The VI is positively influencing the
Australia in how it vests in a single entity conduct of integrity bodies
(the VI) the oversight of multiple integrity • The public sector is being held to
bodies. This allows the VI to take a account
leadership role within the integrity system
and apply learnings from its oversight of STRATEGIC PRIORITIES (3 YEARS)
any one integrity body across the integrity
1 Build the capability of the VI to
system, as appropriate.
proactively manage demand
VISION 2 Raise public awareness of the role
and impact of the VI
• An integrity system that is robust
3 Lead a network focused on improving
and trusted
agency practice
The VI’s three-year strategic plan
commenced 1 January 2019. We are
completing this journey and will establish
a new strategic plan during 2021–22.
VICTORIAN INSPECTORATE 5 A N N U A L P L A N 2 0 21– 2 23 | Planned Business
Activities
OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS Operational Priority One –
AND PRIORITIES Mandatory functions
The VI has a broad range of legislative Inspections
functions across 12 integrity, accountability In accordance with legislative timeframes,
and investigatory bodies, including, from the VI will inspect records and report
1 July 2021, oversight of the Wage to Parliament and relevant Ministers on
Inspectorate Victoria. Our key functions controlled operations and the use of
table (Attachment 1) details our oversight surveillance devices by the following bodies:
responsibility for each body.
• Independent Broad-based Anti-
Our functions include inspections, corruption Commission (IBAC)
public interest disclosures, investigations, • Victoria Police
complaints and monitoring activities. • Game Management Authority
Whilst we have discretion in exercising
• Victorian Fisheries Authority
our monitoring function, the following
• Department of Environment, Land,
functions are mandatory:
Water and Planning (DELWP)
• Inspections and related reporting
obligations The VI will inspect records and report to
• Public interest disclosure assessments relevant Ministers on IBAC’s telephone
and notifications to IBAC intercepts and Victoria Police’s telephone
intercepts and to Parliament on Victoria
• Public interest complaint investigations.
Police’s use of counter-terrorism powers.
The VI must also respond to all complaints.
The VI will design an inspections
In 2021–22, we will give priority to our methodology for powers not yet exercised
mandatory functions and to complaints. by Victoria Police under the Terrorism
Priority will also be given to monitoring (Community Protection) Act 2003 but in
the exercise of coercive powers through respect of which the VI has legislative
reviewing coercive power notifications. functions.
Remaining resources will be used for
For parts of 2019–20 and 2020–21, the
monitoring, investigative and educative
COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures)
activities within a risk based model.
(Integrity Entities) Regulations 2020
Statistics on the VI’s input and output across permitted a modified inspection program.
each legislative function are published in The VI now uses a sampling methodology
the Annual Reports. for inspections, within a risk framework,
which has helped with clearing the
backlog of inspections.
VICTORIAN INSPECTORATE 6 A N N U A L P L A N 2 0 21– 2 2Assessing Public Interest Operational Priority Two –
Disclosures Complaints and coercive
The VI has a broad jurisdiction under the power notifications
Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012 (PID Complaints
Act), including the mandatory receipt,
The VI can receive complaints about:
assessment and notification of public
• IBAC and IBAC personnel
interest disclosures.
• Victorian Ombudsman (VO) officers
To ensure we identify all assessable
• Office of the Victorian Information
disclosures, we will undertake a preliminary
Commissioner (OVIC) officers
assessment of all complaints against the
• Victorian Auditor-General’s Office
requirements of the PID Act.
(VAGO) officers
If a complaint is an assessable disclosure • Chief Examiner or Examiners.
about IBAC, an IBAC officer or a Public
Interest Monitor (PIM), we will determine The VI will give priority to complaints.
whether the disclosure is a public interest We have a statutory function to receive
complaint under the PID Act. All other complaints and must properly consider
assessable disclosures will be notified and respond to every complaint. We
to IBAC under the PID Act. have a performance measure to give
written reasons for outcomes to 100%
Investigating Public Interest of complainants.
Complaints
The VI’s assessment of a complaint
The VI has a mandatory function under
may result in:
the Victorian Inspectorate Act 2011
(VI Act) to investigate all public interest • A PID Act notification or another
complaints in our jurisdiction, namely: form of referral to a body with the
appropriate jurisdiction
• Disclosures about a PIM, IBAC or an
IBAC officer that we determine are • Engagement with the body to discuss
public interest complaints; and identified issues or risks
• All public interest complaints referred • Feedback to the body on how it
to us by IBAC. handled the complainant’s matter
• An Integrity Response, including other
As at June 2021, the VI was undertaking
planned oversight projects
four investigations under the PID Act.
• A preliminary inquiry or an investigation.
The VI anticipates concluding these
investigations during 2021–22. Any new The VI will continue to work through the
public interest complaints received during backlog of complaints caused by COVID-19
2021/22 will also be investigated, as per the restrictions. To mitigate the impact
mandatory legislative requirement. of delays, the VI will direct increased
resources towards complaints and keep
communicating with complainants to
ensure they are kept up to date on the
progress of their complaint.
VICTORIAN INSPECTORATE 7 A N N U A L P L A N 2 0 21– 2 2The VI can investigate a complaint and The VI will continue to monitor the agencies
also initiate own motion investigations. The that infrequently exercise coercive powers
VI can conduct a preliminary inquiry to through self-reporting questionnaires
determine whether or not to investigate covering relevant legislative requirements,
and will typically request information from and a review of their notifications (if any).
a body or individuals.
To help drive efficiency and identify
The VI will only commence a preliminary systemic issues in notifications, the VI piloted
inquiry or an investigation where it is an integrity program in 2020–21 in which
appropriate and if it has sufficient resources. allocated officers undertook risk assessments
and reviews of a particular integrity body’s
Monitoring the exercise
notifications. This successful program will
of coercive powers
continue in 2021–22, enhanced by regular
The VI has a legislative requirement meetings of reviewers and managers to help
to monitor the exercise of coercive identify thematic issues across entities.
powers by:
If resources allow, the VI will undertake all
• IBAC
or parts of the integrity program referred
• VO
to in section 6.
• OVIC
• VAGO Operational Priority Three –
• Chief Examiner or Examiners
Other monitoring and review
functions
• Judicial Commission of Victoria
The VI has further legislative requirements
• Wage Inspectorate Victoria (WIV)
to monitor:
These bodies are required to notify the • IBAC’s compliance with the
VI when they exercise coercive powers Independent Broad-based Anti-
and the VI has a discretion to review the corruption Commission Act 2011 and
notifications. Since 1 January 2020, each other laws, and its interaction with
time the VI exercises that discretion we are other bodies
required to assess a number of criteria that
• VAGO’s compliance with certain
increase the time taken for each review.
provisions of the Audit Act 1994
The VI commonly receives around 1000 • VO and OVIC’s compliance with
notifications per annum. This number is procedural fairness
likely to increase in 2021–22 as we start • Chief Examiner and Victoria Police’s
oversighting the exercise of coercive compliance with the Major Crime
powers by the WIV and its officers. (Investigative Powers) Act 2004.
During 2020–21, the VI designed a model to The VI also has legislative requirements to:
oversight the exercise of coercive powers
• Assess the effectiveness and
by the WIV and its officers. In 2021–22, the
appropriateness of IBAC’s policies
VI will focus resources on implementing this
and procedures
model and reviewing notifications, as the
• Oversee IBAC’s performance
WIV will be able to exercise new coercive
of its PID Act functions
powers for the first time in 2021–22.
• Review IBAC, VO and the Judicial
Commission’s PID procedures.
VICTORIAN INSPECTORATE 8 A N N U A L P L A N 2 0 21– 2 2Significant monitoring projects are resource
intensive and the VI has not been resourced The VI will assess, review and respond
to undertake monitoring projects since to all complaints. Occasionally,
its completion of longstanding projects a complaint may lead to a preliminary
in 2018–19. During 2019–20 and 2020–21, inquiry and/or an investigation.
the VI identified issues during inspections,
complaint assessments, notifications, The VI will triage coercive power
preliminary inquiries and investigations. notifications, identifying suitable
The Integrity Response Guidelines were a matters for a full review within the
useful barometer to identify an appropriate context of a planned Integrity
response by the VI to ensure proportionate Program.
steps were taken by the integrity body to
prevent recurrence.
• Investigative activities – Investigative
With increased staffing numbers in 2021–22, activity is proportionate and purposive:
the VI plans to undertake a monitoring our preliminary inquiries, investigations
project in the second half of the year. The and inquiries are directed toward
subject matter of the project will be chosen effective Integrity Responses.
according to risk, following consultation
with relevant stakeholders about their
The VI will continue to prioritise public
progress and intention to address the
interest complaint investigations as
particular subject matter of concern to
they are mandatory. Any other
the VI. Consultation ensures significant
investigations will be resource
resources are not directed to identifying the
dependent and are likely to start
extent of an issue within an integrity body
with a preliminary inquiry.
where the integrity body has a sufficient
mitigation strategy to address the issue.
Compliance activities – Integrity
•
See section 6 for the types of monitoring
Programs and Monitoring Projects –
projects that are resource dependent.
Integrity Programs are regular, ongoing
Before commencing any monitoring
oversight activities that deliver recurrent
projects, the VI will give priority to mitigating
outputs, such as the VI’s inspections
complaint delays caused by COVID-19 and
activities and monitoring of coercive
completing investigations.
powers. By contrast, monitoring projects
OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK are strategically targeted and involve
AND GOVERNANCE finite activities with well-defined
objectives.
The VI’s Operations Model (Attachment
2) is a conceptual framework for our
approach to conducting this broad range The number of risk based reviews
of operational functions. of coercive power notifications will
continue to increase, within a
The Operations Model represents:
planned Integrity Program.
• T he source and use of information –
notifications and complaints – these The VI anticipates delivering a proactive
are received as key information and monitoring project if resources allow.
intelligence.
VICTORIAN INSPECTORATE 9 A N N U A L P L A N 2 0 21– 2 2• Integrity Responses – Our Integrity independence, human resources, financial
Responses to identified non- planning and compliance, procurement,
compliance and other issues include business facilities, asset management,
liaison and engagement, education, security and ICT management, information
recommendations and reports. We may and records management, internal audit
also decide to conduct a more in depth and risk management.
oversight activity, like a monitoring
Within the capability of our size and
project. We focus on productive,
footprint, the VI will also support the delivery
influential “Integrity Responses” that
of governance compliance requirements
support our vision of improving Victoria’s
including the Financial Management
integrity system.
Compliance Framework, the Victorian
Protective Data Security Standards as
The VI anticipates publishing education well as audit and risk management
resources relating to previously identified requirements.
issues (see section 6 for a description of
An important focus for the unit is supporting
the planned guidance notes).
staff engagement to maintain our strong
People Matter Survey results from 2019–20
In practice, the Operations Model and 2020–21. The People Matter Surveys
underpins our internal operational support public sector organisations in
governance structures. Through our Integrity building positive workplace cultures with
Operations Management Committee integrity that live the public sector values.
(IOMC), operational decision-making is
In addition to core business corporate
consistent, informed by risk assessments and
functions, there are several key priorities
legal advice, and properly documented.
to deliver in 2021-22 that will support
Importantly, the IOMC structure ensures operational activities. The VI will undertake
that decisions to initiate new work are these projects primarily with resources
carefully considered, and that progress on provided through non-recurrent funding.
existing work is monitored for resource short-
falls or delays. Corporate Priority One –
Key infrastructure projects
CORPORATE / GOVERNANCE Having made significant progress during
PRIORITIES 2020-21 on the VI’s comprehensive capital
Core Business program, which includes replacing end of
life and specialised ICT infrastructure, the
The small corporate services unit at the
VI is scheduled in 2021-22 to complete the
VI will continue to lead the delivery of all
four remaining key infrastructure projects:
standard corporate functions with limited
• upgrade the VI’s security alarm system
support acquired from the Department
of Premier and Cabinet (eg. finance, • upgrade the VI’s telephony system
payroll, HR advice). This unit, with only • new records management system
1 ongoing FTE and 2.8 fixed term FTE, is • pilot a document review system.
mostly resourced with project funding and
has responsibility for all corporate and
governance functions including budget
VICTORIAN INSPECTORATE 10 A N N U A L P L A N 2 0 21– 2 2Corporate Priority Two – Corporate Priority Five –
Budget Independence ICT Strategy & Roadmap
In response to the independent base During 2021-22, the VI will undertake a
review conducted during 2020-21, the comprehensive project to identify the
VI will seek appropriate ongoing budget future state of the VI’s ICT systems and
funding to support its expanded remit since structures to ensure that:
establishment and its status as a budgetary • they align with and support the VI’s
independent agency with complex future strategic vision and objectives
security needs. This will result in the VI being
• they are managed efficiently,
appropriately resourced to undertake
effectively and economically
its important operational functions and
• the VI develops a long-term
comply with Victorian governance
infrastructure replacement strategy
frameworks.
that is well paced, evidence based
Corporate Priority Three – and leverages off new and emerging
Performance Audit technologies
• the VI’s ongoing information
As foreshadowed in the Inspector’s
management and security needs
foreword, an independent performance
continue to be comprehensively met.
audit of the VI is expected to commence in
October 2021 and be completed by March
2022 on behalf of the IOC.
The performance audit will require a
considerable portion of the VI’s resources
which will be a diversion from the
performance of the VI’s usual operational
and corporate functions.
Corporate Priority Four –
Strategic Plan
With the VI’s three-year strategic plan
coming to an end on 31 December 2021,
the VI will establish a new strategic plan
during 2021–22 that reflects its maturity level
and current challenges.
VICTORIAN INSPECTORATE 11 A N N U A L P L A N 2 0 21– 2 24 | Budget 2021–22 Budget Recurrent base operating funding $2,755,980 Fixed term operating and project funding $3,332,031 Depreciation funding $1,155,494 Total Operating $7,243,505 Fixed Term Capital Funding $440,000 Total Budget $7,683,505 VICTORIAN INSPECTORATE 12 A N N U A L P L A N 2 0 21– 2 2
5 | Performance Measures
The VI’s performance measures are as follows:
Per for mance Measure Uni t of Measure 2021–22 Target
Quantity
Recommendations of the VI accepted by agencies Per cent 75%
Reasons for decisions provided for complaint
Per cent 100%
outcomes
Quality
Improvements to the integrity system* Number 6
* An improvement to the integrity system
is a demonstrable change to the conduct
and compliance of any of the integrity,
accountability and investigatory bodies
oversighted by the VI (integrity bodies).
We identify non-compliance and
opportunities for systemic improvement
through undertaking our functions
(inspections, investigations, monitoring
etc) and respond proportionately through
the framework of our published Integrity
Response Guidelines.
We measure improvements to the integrity
system where the VI’s integrity response
has demonstrably influenced an integrity
body’s conduct to help prevent future
non-compliance, such as:
• an integrity body implementing
VI recommendation(s)
• an integrity body establishing new
procedures to prevent systemic
recurrence of non-compliance
• an integrity body changing its
application of the law in response
to VI feedback.
VICTORIAN INSPECTORATE 13 A N N U A L P L A N 2 0 21– 2 26 | Resource Dependent
Operational Activities
Further to the priorities identified in section In 2021-22, the VI plans to publish
3, and subject to any further delays caused guidance notes on the following issues:
by COVID-19, any remaining resources will • an issue relating to the adverse
be directed towards the delivery of one comments process during the drafting
or more of the integrity activities outlined of investigation reports
below. The VI will continue to take a risk
• access by lawyers to notes taken during
based approach, noting that more urgent
coercive examinations.
activity may arise from an issue identified
during the 2021–22 financial year. Publication will be preceded by
consultation with relevant bodies within the
Education integrity system.
As set out in the VI’s Operations Model,
the VI may respond to issues with a Monitoring Projects
spectrum of appropriate activities such As at June 2021, the VI has identified four
as stakeholder engagement, education monitoring projects across four integrity
programs and/or the provision of integrity bodies that could lead to improvements
resources such as published practice or to the integrity system:
guidance notes or reference materials. • A targeted project arising from multiple
The VI recognises that a fundamental complaints about an integrity body’s
part of effective oversight is education handling of complaints referred to
and communication which are also another body for investigation.
preventative strategies. • A project focussed on two integrity
Developing an education strategy as a key bodies’ compliance with particular
tool in supporting compliance recognises statutory requirements, as well as their
the recommendations from the report policies and procedures.
tabled in November 2017 by the former • A targeted project arising from
Accountability and Oversight Committee notifications about an integrity body’s
of the Parliament – Inquiry into Education, processes for exercising coercive
Training and Communications Initiatives powers.
of Victorian Oversight Agencies. The VI • A targeted project arising from multiple
also notes the Integrity and Oversight complaints about search and seizure
Committee’s current Inquiry into the activities.
Education and Prevention Functions
of Victoria’s Integrity Agencies.
VICTORIAN INSPECTORATE 14 A N N U A L P L A N 2 0 21– 2 2Multi-body integrity program Coercive power notifications are an important source of information for monitoring how each integrity body exercises their coercive powers. The VI receives around 1000 notifications each year. To enable integrity bodies to learn from issues identified about other bodies, the VI proposes to produce a multi-body report on findings and learnings across integrity bodies relating to a particular coercive power, such as a confidentiality notice. Without identifying the source of the finding, the VI could provide integrity bodies with a report that would provide a preventative benefit across the integrity system. VICTORIAN INSPECTORATE 15 A N N U A L P L A N 2 0 21– 2 2
ATTACHMENT 1 | VICTORIAN INSPECTORATE’S KEY FUNCTIONS
For each agency, the Victorian Inspectorate has these different functions:
Receives and Receives and Receives and Receives and Receives and
assesses complaints assesses complaints assesses complaints assesses complaints assesses complaints
about conduct about conduct of about conduct of about conduct of about conduct of
of IBAC & IBAC VO officers OVIC officers VAGO officers the Chief Examiner
personnel or Examiners
Investigates Investigates Investigates Investigates Investigates the
conduct conduct conduct conduct conduct of the
Investigates a Chief Examiner and
public interest Examiners
complaint (PIC)
about IBAC or an
IBAC officer
Monitors the Monitors the Monitors the Monitors the Monitors the Monitors the
exercise of coercive exercise of coercive exercise of coercive exercise of coercive exercise of coercive exercise of coercive
powers powers powers powers powers powers
Monitors Monitors
compliance with compliance with
procedural fairness procedural fairness
Assesses the Assesses the
effectiveness and effectiveness and
appropriateness appropriateness
of policies and of policies and
procedures procedures
Monitors Monitors Monitors
compliance with compliance with compliance with
the IBAC Act sections 30 to 37, the Major Crime
and other laws 39, 43 to 46, 50(1) (Investigative
and 51 of the Audit Powers) Act 2004
Act 1994
Reviews Public Reviews PID Reviews PID
Interest Disclosure procedures procedures
(PID) procedures
Oversees IBAC’s
performance of its
PID Act functions
Receives & assesses
PIDs about IBAC
Monitors interaction
with other integrity
bodies
Inspects records
on telephone
intercepts, use of
surveillance devices
and on controlled
operations
The VI must consider whether any disclosure received by it relating to any publ
The VI must also investigate any PIC referred to it by IBAC re
VICTORIAN INSPECTORATE 16Wage Inspectorate Victoria
Investigates PICs
about a PIM
Investigates
conduct
Monitors the
exercise of coercive
powers
Monitors
compliance with
the Major Crime
(Investigative
Powers) Act 2004
Receives & assesses
PIDs about a PIM
Inspects records Inspects records Inspects records on Inspects records on Inspects records on
relating to on telephone use of surveillance use of surveillance use of surveillance
order/warrant intercepts, use of devices and devices and devices and
applications surveillance devices on controlled on controlled on controlled
and on controlled operations operations operations
operations
Inspects records
on use of counter-
terrorism powers
lic body or public officer is a PID that must be notified to the appropriate entity.
elating to the conduct of any public body or public officer.
6 A N N U A L P L A N 2 0 21– 2 2ATTACHMENT 2 | OPERATIONS MODEL
Integrity Responses
The VI is empowered to make
recommendations and issue reports.
The VI may respond to issues with
a spectrum of appropriate activities,
such as informal liaison and stakeholder Integrity Programs
engagement, education programs
and resources, or the initiation
of further oversight projects
or programs.
Integrity Responses
Inquiries
The VI may conduct an inquiry into
a matter arising out of an investigation.
The VI is empowered to:
Inquiries
• Examine witnesses
• Compel the production of documents or things
• Enter and search premises, seize evidence
Investigations Investigations
The VI may investigate and assess the conduct
of officers, including own motion investigations.
The VI must investigate a public interest disclosure.
Preliminary Inquiries
The VI may conduct a preliminary inquiry to
determine whether it will investigate a matter.
VICTORIAN INSPECTORATE 1Integrity Programs
Ongoing, regular programs to assess compliance
or inspect records; results are generally delivered
in regular reports.
Regular Integrity Programs:
• Inspections of law enforcement powers
• Program of notification reviews to monitor
the use of coercive powers
• Reviewing compliance with certain provisions
Monitoring Projects Monitoring Projects
Strategically targeted and finite
activities with well-defined objectives,
methodology and deliverables.
Targeted monitoring projects:
• Projects arising from identified
concerns
• Reviews of high risk notifications
eg. Public hearings
Notifications
Notifications
The VI receives information via
notifications from oversighted
entities where they:
• Use a coercive power
• Are required to notify
Complaints the VI of other information
Preliminary
Inquiries Complaints
Individuals can complain or provide
information to the VI about the conduct
of officers of bodies it oversights. The
VI also receives complaints about the
activities of IBAC and certain disclosures
under the PID Act.
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