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Federal ICAC supporters say alleged casino corruption exposes gaps in integrity system

By Stephen Easton

Federal

The Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity will investigate lurid allegations suggesting an unsavoury relationship between Australian Border Force, Crown Resorts, and international criminals.

Fake breath tests: VicPol agrees to improve ethics and evidence-based leadership

By Stephen Easton

Case studies

Victoria Police has accepted 23 recommendations from its former chief Neil Comrie following last year’s revelations of faked breath tests. The force needs…

Using indicators to uncover 'toxic' workplace for women

By David Donaldson

Features

Disproportionately small numbers of women in an office can be an indicator of deeper problems, says the man leading Victoria Police's response to a review…

Fake breath tests show perils of KPI perverse incentives

By David Donaldson

News

A significant number of random breath tests conducted by Victoria Police in recent years have been fake, in an example of the potential for perverse…

Police want to report corruption, but fear repercussions

By David Donaldson

News

Almost half of Victoria Police employees worry they would suffer personal repercussions for reporting internal corruption, research released by the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission has…

Flex talk, more than action

By David Donaldson

Features

Agencies have the language around flexible work down pat, but many aren't walking the talk. A recent panel looked at how individuals are making flex…

Police chief Graham Ashton takes leave for fatigue

By David Donaldson

News

He hopes talking about mental and physical exhaustion will encourage others to do the same.

New cross-disciplinary unit to track potential terrorists and intervene early

By David Donaldson

Community & Social

Victoria will establish a new cross-disciplinary office to track people at risk of carrying out terrorist attacks and intervene early.

Vic agencies put corruption prevention and integrity under the spotlight

By The Mandarin

Engage.gov

Local and international experts leading the fight against corruption in government will converge in Melbourne in October for a major cross agency event aimed squarely…

Command leadership style can hurt subordinates' mental health

By David Donaldson

News

Negative workplace behaviours, including a command and control leadership style and a "suck it up" approach, contribute to poor employee mental health. A Victoria Police…

Kate Jenkins: turning co-operation into impact for women

By David Donaldson

Features

INTERVIEW: The new Australian sex discrimination boss farewelled Victoria's public sector ahead a new challenge. She spoke with The Mandarin about improving relationships with…

Generosity for some, austerity for others — public sector EBAs

By Stephen Easton

Features

CORRECTED: Victorian public servants have been offered a generous service-wide enterprise bargaining agreement — the union is urging a "yes" vote. But it's to…

New jobs as Victoria doubles counter-terrorism funds

By David Donaldson

News

The growth of counter-terrorism funding continues apace with Victoria opening positions for another 88 personnel.

Ken Lay appointed chair of Ambulance Victoria's new board

By The Mandarin

News

Former Victoria Police chief commissioner Ken Lay has accepted a two-and-a-half-year appointment chairing the new board overseeing Ambulance Victoria. A statement released today from Minister for Ambulance…

Victoria's charter losing its lustre for public servants

By David Donaldson

Community & Social

For nearly a decade Victoria's human rights charter has helped make human rights more central to the functions of the state's public service. However, a…