Local Government Investigations and Compliance Inspectorate

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Understand what we can and can't investigate and check if we’re the right agency in Victoria to report this matter to.
Be clear on which council and person are the subjects of your allegation and have all relevant documents ready to upload to support your allegation.
Understand your privacy options and what happens to your complaint.
Remember that providing detailed, specific and relevant information on this form will allow us to effectively assess your complaint. Please set out clearly and concisely the allegations you wish to make, before providing further information or context surrounding the circumstances.
Please be aware that there are penalties for providing false or misleading information to the Inspectorate.

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Part 1

Has an offence or breach been committed under the Local Government Act 1989? *

Yes

No

Unsure

Matters outside the Local Government Act 1989 are not within the jurisdiction of the Local Government Inspectorate. However, there may be other agencies that can deal with your complaint.
Please visit our webpage on integrity agencies for more information.

If you think an offence or breach has been committed, please select the relevant offence from the Local Government Act 1989. *

Acting as a councillor when incapable

Bribery, treating and undue influence

Conflict of interest

Disclosure of confidential information

Distribution of unauthorised electoral material

Failure to lodge or make proper disclosures on an interest return

Misuse of position

Obstructing council staff in performance of duty

Other (specify below)

Other

If your complaint shows that a councillor or member of council staff has engaged or proposes to engage in improper conduct, this could constitute a public interest disclosure.

You can choose to have us assess the complaint if you tell us that the disclosure (your complaint) is not a public interest disclosure. More information is on our website.

If you agree, please write in the text box below "This disclosure is not a public interest disclosure".

Part 2

Have you already contacted the Inspectorate about this matter? *

Yes

No

On what date did you contact us, and what was the outcome?

Have you taken any steps so far in relation to this matter? (e.g. have you complained previously to a council or another agency) *

Yes

No

Which agency/council did you contact, and what was the outcome?

Which Victorian local government (council) does your allegation relate to? *

What is the name of the person you wish to complain about? *

Are you making this allegation on behalf of someone else? If so, you will need to prove that the person knows of your complaint and has authorised you to act on their behalf. *

Yes

No

Part 3

Please summarise your complaint in one sentence.

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Please provide details about your complaint. If it relates to a council meeting, provide date/s and any relevant information, plus circumstances surrounding this allegation. If your allegation relates to a specific incident please list where the incident occurred and if there were any witnesses who could corroborate your allegation.

If you have supporting documents to upload, please do so here. Supporting evidence (such as documents and emails) plays an important role in substantiating an allegation, so please be clear on the purpose of your supplied documents and their relevance to your complaint.

Your Details

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Last Name *

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Postcode *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

What is the best way to contact you? *

Email

Mail

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Do you want to make an anonymous complaint? You can do this, but it may impact the Inspectorate’s ability to seek further information from you and may impact its ability to progress your complaint. *

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No

Collection notice

In accordance with our privacy policy, the Department of Premier and Cabinet (the Department) - on behalf of the Inspectorate - undertakes to treat any personal information provided by you as confidential and in accordance with its obligations under state and federal privacy law, including the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic). Personal information you provide, such as your name and email address, will only be used to contact you in relation to issues directly related to that purpose.

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Thank you for taking the time to complete our online complaints form. A member of our team will be in touch soon regarding your complaint.

If you wish to speak with us in person please phone the contact centre on 1800 469 359 or 03 7017 8212.