- Date:
- 18 Aug 2022
Overview
This report presents the results of the inspections conducted by the Victorian Inspectorate (the VI) from 1 July to 31 December 2021.
Introduction
The VI performs an independent oversight function to determine the extent of compliance achieved by law enforcement agencies that have exercised their powers under the SD Act.
Department of Environment Land Water and Planning
DELWP’s Major Operations and Investigations Unit administers surveillance device warrants issued to the agency.
Game Management Authority
The GMA has yet to make an application under the SD Act, and as a result no files were inspected by the VI for the period.
Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission
IBAC’s Legal Compliance Unit administers surveillance device warrants issued to IBAC.
Victorian Fisheries Authority
The VI inspected one surveillance device file at the VFA on 17 November 2021, which was the only relevant record associated with warrants that ceased between 1 January and 30 June 2021.
Victoria Police
There are two units within Victoria Police that administer surveillance device warrants and emergency authorisations.
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