Our functions

The functions we perform differ for each integrity body we oversee

Our jurisdictional remit and powers are established by the Integrity Oversight Victoria Act 2011 and 19 other Acts of Parliament. Under those Acts, we:

In addition, we assess public interest disclosures(opens in a new window) and investigate public interest complaints that fall within our jurisdiction.

Because of the secrecy provisions under which we operate, much of what we do is not obvious to the general public. However, as well as an annual plan and an annual report each year, we publish various reports including reports on the use of controlled operations and surveillance devices by other integrity bodies, reports on the exercise of counter-terrorism powers by Victoria Police, reports on various monitoring projects we carry out, and occasional special reports on investigations or reviews conducted by us.

The following table outlines our jurisdiction and functions for each integrity body that we oversee.

Integrity bodyIOV jurisdiction and function(s)
Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC)

Receive and assess complaints about its conduct and the conduct of its officers

Investigate conduct

Monitor the exercise of coercive powers

Assess the effectiveness and appropriateness of policies and procedures

Monitor compliance with the IBAC Act and other related laws

Review PID procedures

Oversee performance of its PID Act functions

Receive and assess PIDS

Investigate PICs

Monitor interaction between it and other integrity bodies

Inspect its records on telephone interception, use of surveillance devices and controlled operations

Victorian Ombudsman (VO)

Receive and assess complaints about some conduct of its officers

Investigate conduct

Monitor the exercise of coercive powers

Monitor compliance with procedural fairness

Review PID procedures

Office of Chief Examiner (OCE)

Receive and assess complaints about some conduct of the Chief Examiner or Examiners

Investigate conduct

Monitor the exercise of coercive powers

Assess the effectiveness and appropriateness of policies and procedures

Monitor compliance with Major Crime (IP) Act

Parliamentary Workplace Standards and Integrity Commission (PWSIC)

Receive and assess complaints about its conduct and the conduct of its officers

Investigate conduct

Monitor the exercise of coercive powers

Monitor compliance with procedural fairness

Office of the Special Investigator Victoria (OSI)

Receive and assess complaints about its conduct and the conduct of its officers (until 2/8/24)

Investigate conduct (until 2/8/25)

Receive and assess PIDS (until 2/8/24)

Investigate PICs (until 2/8/25)

Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC)

Receive and assess complaints about some conduct of its officers

Investigate conduct

Monitor the exercise of coercive powers

Monitor compliance with procedural fairness

Victorian Auditor-General's Office (VAGO)

Receive and assess complaints about some conduct of its officers

Investigate conduct

Monitor the exercise of coercive powers

Monitor compliance with ss.30–37, 39, 43–46, 50(1) and 51 of the Audit Act

Wage Inspectorate Victoria (WIV)

Investigate conduct

Monitor the exercise of coercive powers

Judicial Commission of Victoria (JCV)

Monitor the exercise of coercive powers

Review PID procedures

Victoria Police (VicPol)

Monitor compliance with Major Crime (IP) Act

Inspect its records on telecommunications interception, use of surveillance devices and controlled operations

Inspect its records on use of counterterrorism powers

Public Interest Monitor (PIM)

Receive and assess PIDs

Investigate PICs

Inspect records relating to order/warrant applications

Game Management Authority (GMA)Inspect its records on use of surveillance devices and controlled operations
Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA)Inspect its records on use of surveillance devices and controlled operations
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA)Inspect its records on use of surveillance devices and controlled operations
Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA)Inspect its records on use of surveillance devices

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