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Victoria sends identity data to national facial recognition system to stay ‘ahead of the pack’

By Stephen Easton

Communications & Technology

The Victorian government is uploading data from driver licenses to the federal government’s National Driver Licence Facial Recognition Solution but will only allow it to…

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Reentry to work is a challenge, but sponsors and preparation make it easier. How Victorian public servants are returning after parental leave

By Shannon Jenkins

Case studies

No organisation wants to lose talent because it couldn't provide the support and encouragement to foster successful re-entry after parental leave. The Victorian Public Sector…

Conduct of ex senior cop 'offensive' but no charges laid

By Shannon Jenkins

News

Victoria's corruption watchdog has said no charges will be filed against the former Assistant Commissioner of Victoria Police Brett Guerin over "damaging" social media posts…

Report finds high levels of sexual harassment in Victoria Police, but commends them for committing to change

By Shannon Jenkins

Culture

Victoria’s human rights body has praised the state’s police force for acting on gender inequality and sexual harassment, but has stressed there’s still…

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…