# Ibac finds 'concerning' conduct by Andrews government, but no union blackmail

Victoria's corruption watchdog, Ibac, released a report into the state government's dealings with the firefighters union, citing "concerning" conduct but finding no evidence of blackmail. The inquiry examined whether the union leveraged threats to secure a favorable enterprise agreement. While clearing the government of the most serious allegation, the report criticizes aspects of the process under Daniel Andrews' leadership.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/05/ibac-report-daniel-andrews-victoria-government-firefighter-union-ntwnfb) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:17:25 GMT