This article originally appeared on Law Institute Journal’s website on 02 October 2017.

Link: https://www.liv.asn.au/Staying-Informed/LIJ/LIJ/October-2017/The-trouble-with-IBAC

Excerpt:

The Victorian parliament’s IBAC Committee report into external oversight of police corruption and misconduct is due by 30 June 2018. This is a crucial opportunity for advocates to convince parliament that Victoria needs a police complaints system that meets human rights standards.

Currently, Victoria Police and IBAC both have the power to investigate complaints of police misconduct. However, IBAC refers more than 90 per cent of complaints received back to Victoria Police for investigation.