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Victorian Ombudsman
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Own motion investigation into unenforced warrants
This report finds that many offenders are not being held accountable for their fines, there is little deterrent for failing to pay fines, and road safety is being compromised. Executive summary In 2011-12, 4.79 million infringement notices and 1.518 million warrants were issued in relation to offences committed in the state of Victoria relating to...
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Own motion investigation into the governance and administration of the Victorian Building Commission
This report identifies problems in the governance and administration of the Victorian Building Commission and the manner in which it expends monies generated from its regulation. In March 2012 the Ombudsman's Office received information from several sources in relation to concerns about the Victorian Building Commission (the Commission). These concerns included that the Commission:
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A section 25(2) report to Parliament on the proposed integrity system and its impact on the functions of the Ombudsman
This report argues that proposed Bills for a new integrity framework for Victoria will significantly diminish the State's integrity system in a number of ways, including by reducing the effectiveness and independence of the Office of the Ombudsman.
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Guidelines for establishing Closed Circuit Television in public places
The Victorian Ombudsman has developed guidelines to assist Victorian public sector bodies in developing policies and procedures for their management of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in public places.
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Investigation into allegations concerning rail safety in the Melbourne Underground Rail Loop
This report details the results, conclusions and recommendations of an investigation into the condition of the safety infrastructure of the Melbourne Underground Rail Loop and the fire protection services at Flinders Street Station.