The policy challenge of improving social mobility November 27, 2017 By The Mandarin Features Governments have many programs that seek to improve disadvantage and ameliorate poverty. But how successful are they at enabling people, households and communities to leave
Victoria to decentralise 750 public service jobs May 2, 2017 By David Donaldson News As the federal government plans to move more Commonwealth jobs out of Canberra, Victoria is jumping on board with decentralisation. Regional cities will play host
Why the Environment and Energy merger makes sense July 20, 2016 By David Donaldson Energy & Environment When it was announced that the Energy and Environment portfolios would be united some expressed concern the move represented a downgrade of the Environment portfolio. Under
Richard Bolt on the road to mega-department secretary November 13, 2015 By David Donaldson Economy & Industry INTERVIEW: The head of Victoria’s DEDJTR came to the public service via a qualification in electrical engineering, political activism and a stint with the Democrats.
