Integrity and Oversight Committee
The Integrity and Oversight Committee (IOC) is a parliamentary committee established in 2019 by the Integrity and Accountability Legislation Amendment (Public Interest Disclosures, Oversight and Independence) Act 2019 (the IALA Act).
Under the IALA Act the former Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Committee and the former Accountability and Oversight Committee have been merged to form the new IOC.
The IOC is responsible for the following functions:
- Monitoring and reviewing the performance of the VI’s duties and functions.
- Reporting to both Houses of the Parliament on any matter connected with the performance of the VI’s duties and functions.
- Examining reports the VI makes to the IOC or to the Parliament (other than reports in respect of VAGO officers).
- Considering the appointment of an Inspector.
Find out more about the IOC committee.
Public Accounts and Estimates Committee
The Public Accounts and Estimates Committee (PAEC) reviews the performance of the duties and functions of the VI, and examines any reports made by the VI to Parliament in relation to VAGO officers.
To ensure the VI is independent, the VI Act prescribes that it is unlawful for these parliamentary committees to investigate or review any decision, finding or recommendation made by the VI when exercising its functions and powers.
Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality Register
The VI publishes its Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality Register for the current and previous financial years.
All gifts offered or received by the VI during this period are detailed in the table below.
| Recipient name | Title | Declaration of gift | Description of gift | Estimated / Actual value | Offered by | Reason for gift | Date offered | Accepted date | Incoming or outgoing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Stocky | Senior Solicitor | 1 June 2023 | Guest pass to Legalwise seminar | $505 | Legalwise Seminars | Barrister engaged by VI is presenting at Legalwise seminar and offered complimentary guest pass to VI staff member | 31 May 2023 | 1 June 2023 | Incoming |
| Cathy Cato | Executive Director, Legal & Integrity | 14 March 2023 | One bottle of Henschke--Henry's Seven wine | $32.99 | Legalwise Seminars | Chair, Government Law Seminar | 10 March 2023 | 14 March 2023 | Incoming |
| Cathy Cato | Executive Director, Legal & Integrity | 12 January 2023 | Two free guest passes to Legalwise seminar | $1010 | Legalwise Seminars | Chair, Government Law Seminar | 11 January 2023 | 12 January 2023 | Incoming |
| Eamonn Moran | Inspector | 8 March 2022 | Dan Murphy's Gift ard | $40 | Legalwise Seminars | Presentation, Government Law Seminar | 8 March 2022 | 8 March 2022 | Incoming |
| Eamonn Moran | Inspector | 9 March 2021 | Bottle of Henschke Henry's Seven Shiraz | $37 | Legalwise Seminars | Moderator, Government Law Conference | 2 March 2021 | 2 March 2021 | Incoming |
For more information about the incoming and outgoing exchange of organisation gifts, benefits and hospitality, please see the VI policy below:
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