Victoria Introduces Ethics Committee to Scrutinise MP Misconduct

The Commission will examining the behaviour of MPs, including bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and victimisation.

The lower house of Parliament in Melbourne, Australia, on April 23, 2020. Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

Victoria is to formalise the role of the existing Parliamentary Integrity Adviser and create a new Parliamentary Ethics Committee to examine the conduct of Members of Parliament, including bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and victimisation.

This year’s state budget earmarked $11.9 million (US$7.9 million) to support the establishment and operations of the Commission.