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Deborah Glass

Deborah Glass

Deborah Glass was the Victorian ombudsman from 2014 to 2024.

Former premier Daniel Andrews, left, and Ombudsman Deborah Glass.

There are invisible strings that the powerful use to keep critics at bay

Keeping integrity agencies truly independent is more important than ever. More often than not, they are controlled by the very government the agency is appointed to oversee.

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‘Concern and fear’: Creeping politicisation is a reality and requires urgent attention

It’s like Yes, Minister in reverse at the highest levels of the Victorian government as billions are spent on major projects without input from the public service.

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The public housing lockdowns in 2020 made no provision to provide people with fresh air and exercise.

Powerful pandemic laws lack independent oversight

The lockdown of people in public housing reminds us of the need for the new pandemic legislation to protect liberties.

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