Labor caves to boosting anti-corruption body – if it wins the election

Labor caves to boosting anti-corruption body – if it wins the election

Victoria's Labor government will expand the state's anti-corruption watchdog powers to investigate misconduct on its $100B infrastructure program, but legislation won't be introduced until late 2027 — over a year after the November 2026 election. The delayed timeline signals political calculation over accountability: for public-sector tech and infrastructure vendors operating in Victoria, compliance and procurement integrity scrutiny will intensify, but enforcement remains deferred.