Former Geelong deputy mayor and Transport Accident Commission (TAC) executive Kylie Grzybek has faced court over a charge laid by the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC).
Court Appearance
Grzybek appeared in the Geelong Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, where the matter was briefly mentioned. The charge relates to allegations of misconduct in public office, stemming from her time as a councillor and deputy mayor of the City of Greater Geelong.
The court heard that Grzybek, 48, is accused of using her position to improperly influence decisions. The specifics of the allegations have not been fully detailed in open court, but the charge is believed to involve a conflict of interest regarding her role at the TAC and her council duties.
Legal Proceedings
Magistrate Ann McGarvie adjourned the case to a later date for a committal mention. Grzybek was not required to enter a plea and was granted bail on the condition she not contact certain individuals involved in the case.
Her lawyer, Peter Chadwick, indicated that the defence would be reviewing the evidence and preparing a response. He did not comment further outside court.
Background
Grzybek served as a Geelong councillor from 2016 to 2020 and was deputy mayor for a period. She also held a senior role at the TAC, where she was a manager in the corporate affairs division. The IBAC investigation began in 2019 following allegations that she had used her council position to benefit her employer.
The case has drawn significant attention in Geelong, given Grzybek’s high-profile roles in both local government and a major state agency. The TAC has stated it is cooperating fully with the investigation.
Next Steps
The matter is scheduled to return to court in May. If the case proceeds to trial, it could take months to resolve. Grzybek has not publicly commented on the allegations.
IBAC has not released further details, citing the ongoing legal proceedings. The commission continues to investigate potential corruption in local government across Victoria.
