Victoria’s treasure trove ‘largely inaccessible and underused’
Victoria has been slow to implement its public sector information policy because central agencies haven't pushed hard enough, the state's auditor-general has reported. Read More
Vic Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
Why Google still can’t use Victoria’s bushfire data
Sometimes a policy change isn't enough to get the intended outcome and agencies must go the extra step. Copyright hurdles over Victoria's bushfire data have been overcome, but there's little incentive to change the state's IT systems to help app developers create value. Read More
Catch-up: Dan Andrews’ debut budget
The new Victorian government has increased spending growth from 2.5% to 3% in its first budget. The Mandarin has the portfolio-by-portfolio breakdown of funding shifts. Read More