IBAC's podcast

Find out about the investigation process at IBAC. This podcast talks about powers IBAC has in the context of an investigation. Learn more about the covert and overt phases of an investigation. It also covers IBAC's Focused police complaints pilot and prosecution pathways.

Dr Bronson Harry, a Senior Data and Strategic Intelligence Analyst and Meg Gillespie from the Communications Unit, both at IBAC discuss the risks and benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI). 
Find out more about machine learnt biases, fraud and cyber-crime detection and large-scale information management. 
Understand the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence by schools, councils and police, contributing to new efficiencies in the public sector. 
Hear how Artificial Intelligence can support and enhance integrity, with good governance and guidelines.

In mid-May, IBAC welcomed Colleen Bell as our new Deputy Commissioner.
With more than 20 years’ experience working across several of Victoria’s court jurisdictions, Colleen is a skilled criminal lawyer with background in and outside of the public sector; from the Office of Public Prosecutions and Supreme Court of Victoria to roles in commercial law.
Colleen joins us from the Adult Parole Board where she sat as a full-time member across all divisions of the board, including the General Offender Division, the Serious Violent Offenders and Sexual Offenders Division, the Time to Count Division, the Review Board and Interview Board.
With a breadth of experience Colleen will bring her impressive credentials to her role as Deputy Commissioner, focusing on public sector.

IBAC's Focused Police Complaints Pilot was undertaken by a dedicated team investigating single incident complaints about Victoria Police misconduct involving people from communities at a higher risk of experiencing misconduct. IBAC Principal Investigator Blake Boulton speaks with IBAC Director of Investigations Christine Stafford.

IBAC Deputy Commissioner Kylie Kilgour and Executive Director of Prevention and Communication Linda Timothy discuss IBAC's Operation Daintree investigation, the power of making anonymous complaints, the role of ministerial advisers and recommendations from this investigation and report.