IBAC's podcast

IBAC Commissioner Victoria Elliott provides an overview of the special report and recommendations from Operation Richmond, an investigation which identified serious and concerning conduct by senior public officers in the state of Victoria.

Read the report, recommendations and media release on our website - https://www.ibac.vic.gov.au/operation-richmond-special-report

IBAC Deputy Commissioner Stephen Farrow speaks to why contract management in the public sector and police can be vulnerable to corrupt conduct, including exploring themes from IBAC complaints and investigations and how IBAC prevention resources, including a new e-module, can help guide strategies to corrupt-proof contract management processes.

IBAC Deputy Commissioner Liana Buchanan discusses IBAC’s work oversighting Victoria Police in 2025 including an increase in the number of investigations conducted and recommendations made to Victoria Police. 
Along with types of allegations of police misconduct received, background on recommendations, reviews and more.

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.