The Age
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·1 hour ago
Budget squeeze forces integrity agencies to shelve investigations
Victoria's anti-corruption commission and ombudsman warned Tuesday that budget cuts will force them to shelve investigations and leave public maladministration unchecked. IBAC faces a $6 million deficit while the Ombudsman is $1.2 million short of operating costs. Both agencies called for independent budget-setting, saying governments cannot be trusted to adequately fund their own oversight.
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