Let's do away with the term "central agency" argues the head of the Victorian Public Service during the state's first Public Sector Week. Chris Eccles…

Yehudi Blacher, currently IPAA vice president, has been called back from retirement to head up a review into the VPS' Aboriginal Affairs agency. The state's…

A "serious matter" has sparked DPC's Chris Eccles to order an investigation into the Victorian FOI commissioner, it was revealed yesterday. The opposition has hit…

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…

Victorian Premier and Cabinet's Darren Whitelaw recently shared his experience of leading the social media response to the Hazelwood coal mine fire. Agencies can't wait…

Round up of public sector bits: more executive movements; AFP want role players for their mission scenarios; Finance hands out agency awards for risk management;…

A typically frank report from Victorian auditor-general John Doyle rams home the importance of accountability around ICT projects, given the staggering amount taxpayers fork out…

Head-hunting firms ensure politically sensitive appointments like a new Victoria Police commissioner appear clean. In other cases, though, succession planning eliminates the need.

When the pressure is on to drive tough reform and it looks like the wheels are about to fall off, hold your nerve and "beware…