Premier Jacinta Allan is expected to announce plans to increase the reach and coercive powers of Victoria’s Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC) on Tuesday afternoon, according to multiple outlets. The announcements are framed as part of a response to concerns surrounding corruption linked to the state’s “Big Build” infrastructure program. The reports say Allan has become convinced of the need to strengthen IBAC’s ability to investigate alleged misconduct. While the coverage consistently focuses on the intent to expand IBAC’s powers, it does not provide detailed information in the excerpts about the specific legal or procedural changes that will be proposed. All sources attribute the move to the Premier and describe it as a government initiative aimed at giving IBAC greater capacity to examine issues involving public administration. The reporting indicates the announcement will be made in a statement or address later in the day, with the details expected to clarify how the commission’s authority and investigative reach would be expanded.