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Victoria watchdog finds ‘serious’ conduct in union talks

IBAC report finds senior members of the former Andrews government engaged in 'serious and concerning' conduct with firefighters union boss Peter Marshall but no evidence of blackmail.

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Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog found 'serious and concerning' conduct by senior members of the former state government in dealings with the firefighters union boss. The report did not find evidence of blackmail but noted 'extraordinary' influence exerted by the union leader.

Victoria's Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) released a report on August 4, 2026, examining dealings between the former state government and the United Firefighters Union.2,1 The report found 'serious and concerning' conduct by senior members of the former Daniel Andrews government in their interactions with union boss Peter Marshall.2 IBAC did not find evidence of blackmail or corrupt conduct in the government-union dealings.2,1

The report noted that Peter Marshall, the United Firefighters Union boss, had 'privileged access' to government figures.1 IBAC described the influence exerted by Peter Marshall as 'extraordinary' in its findings.1 The report was described as 'long-awaited' by The Guardian, indicating it followed a prolonged investigation.2

The conduct identified by IBAC relates to the period when Daniel Andrews was Premier of Victoria.2 IBAC's findings were released publicly after the report's completion and review process.2 The report did not recommend criminal charges but flagged the conduct as warranting further scrutiny.2

The United Firefighters Union is the primary representative body for career firefighters in Victoria.2

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  • The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) is Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog responsible for investigating serious corrupt conduct in the public sector.2

  • Daniel Andrews served as Premier of Victoria from 2014 until his resignation in 2023.2

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