The High Court has rejected an Andrews government bid to thwart an investigation into its alleged misuse of taxpayer-funded resources for political campaigning at the 2014 election.

The embarrassing blow for the government means Ombudsman Deborah Glass is free to continue investigating allegations that Labor used electoral officers for campaigning in contravention of parliamentary rules.

Daniel Andrews. Credit:Justin McManus

The legal setback comes as Victoria Police confirmed to the state opposition that its request for an investigation into the conduct of former speaker Telmo Languiller had been allocated to an investigator for assessment.

Mr Languiller was forced to resign as Speaker after it emerged he claimed $37,800 from a lucrative second residence allowance for a Queenscliff home away from his outer suburban electorate.