Fake breath tests: VicPol agrees to improve ethics and evidence-based leadership Wednesday January 16, 2019 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… Read more
Using indicators to uncover 'toxic' workplace for women Monday December 17, 2018 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… Read more
Fake breath tests show perils of KPI perverse incentives Friday June 1, 2018 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… Read more
Police want to report corruption, but fear repercussions Wednesday December 6, 2017 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… Read more
Flex talk, more than action Thursday November 30, 2017 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… Read more
Police chief Graham Ashton takes leave for fatigue Monday November 27, 2017 By David Donaldson News He hopes talking about mental and physical exhaustion will encourage others to do the same. Read more
New cross-disciplinary unit to track potential terrorists and intervene early Thursday October 5, 2017 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. Read more
Vic agencies put corruption prevention and integrity under the spotlight Wednesday August 23, 2017 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… Read more
Command leadership style can hurt subordinates' mental health Tuesday May 31, 2016 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… Read more
Kate Jenkins: turning co-operation into impact for women Thursday April 14, 2016 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… Read more
Generosity for some, austerity for others — public sector EBAs Friday April 8, 2016 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… Read more
New jobs as Victoria doubles counter-terrorism funds Wednesday November 25, 2015 By David Donaldson News The growth of counter-terrorism funding continues apace with Victoria opening positions for another 88 personnel. Read more
Ken Lay appointed chair of Ambulance Victoria's new board Wednesday September 30, 2015 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… Read more
Victoria's charter losing its lustre for public servants Monday September 21, 2015 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… Read more
Victoria Police's Lucinda Nolan moves to CFA top job Wednesday September 16, 2015 By Harley Dennett News Victoria Police's deputy commissioner for regional operations Lucinda Nolan has been appointed as the new chief executive office of the state's Country Fire Authority. Read more
