Australia’s corruption watchdog raises concerns about the absence of a police integrity unit, saying the “quality” of oversight is continuing to decline. Multiple outlets report the watchdog is questioning why such a unit is not in place and highlighting the consequences for accountability and complaint handling. The issue is linked to an earlier inquiry into police responses to domestic and family violence (DV) calls in 2022, which recommended establishing an integrity unit. The watchdog’s criticism focuses on the gap between that recommendation and current arrangements for independent or specialized oversight of police conduct. The reports indicate the watchdog frames the ongoing lack of an integrity unit as part of a broader pattern affecting standards and supervision within policing. While the articles agree on the watchdog’s concerns and the 2022 DV-response inquiry context, they do not provide detailed information in the excerpts about specific reasons for the unit’s absence, the current oversight structure, or timelines for implementation. The story centers on whether recommended integrity reforms have been delivered and what that means for policing standards and public confidence.