Integrity and Oversight Committee
Inquiry into the Adequacy of the annual budget of the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission, the Victorian Ombudsman and Integrity Oversight Victoria
Referred (Terms of Reference)
The Integrity and Oversight Committee is responsible for monitoring and reviewing the performance of the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC), the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC), Integrity Oversight Victoria (IOV) (formerly called the Victorian Inspectorate), the Victorian Ombudsman (VO) and the Parliamentary Workplace Standards and Integrity Commission (PWSIC).
In undertaking this role, the Committee will inquire into, consider and report, by 5 May 2026, on the adequacy of the annual budget for the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission, the Victorian Ombudsman and Integrity Oversight Victoria, and requires the Committee in undertaking and reporting on this inquiry to —
- hold public hearings with the agencies listed in this referral; and
- provide advice on what settings are appropriate for the funding of these agencies in the 2026-27 State Budget.
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Terms of reference
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