Victoria's government criticized for ignoring corruption risks in local donations
Victoria's government faces criticism for failing to address corruption risks linked to local donations, despite revelations from the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission. The proposed Local Government Legislation Amendment Bill aims to improve governance but leaves donation reform unaddressed, allowing developers to continue influencing local elections unchecked. This raises concerns about future corruption similar to the Casey.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 08:05 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 08:10 UTC
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