维多利亚州的最高监督者要求预算改革,呼吁在腐败审查中,在为决定提供资金方面保持透明度和独立性。 Victoria’s top watchdogs demand budget reform, calling for transparency and independence in funding decisions amid corruption scrutiny.

维多利亚州三个主要廉政监督机构中有三个是监察员、IBAC和审计长办公室,他们呼吁进行彻底的预算改革,并列举了对透明度和独立性的关切。 Three of Victoria’s main integrity watchdogs—Ombudsman, IBAC, and Auditor-General’s Office—have called for sweeping budget reforms, citing concerns over transparency and independence. 在2026年2月17日发表的一份联合报告中, 他们批评州政府未经协商、合理性或议会监督单方面制定预算的做法。 In a joint report released on February 17, 2026, they criticized the state government’s practice of unilaterally setting their budgets without consultation, justification, or parliamentary oversight. 这些机构提出了12项改革建议,包括要求筹资决定的公开理由、授权议会审查和制定透明的分配规程。 The agencies proposed 12 reforms, including requiring public justification for funding decisions, enabling parliamentary review, and establishing transparent allocation protocols. 批评者强调独立筹资对维持公众信任和有效监督至关重要。 The push comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the premier’s handling of CFMEU corruption allegations, with the watchdogs stressing that independent funding is essential to maintaining public trust and effective oversight.