Victoria legislating to ban the swastika News Anyone intentionally displaying the Nazi symbol known as the swastika in public in Victoria risks a fine of up to $22,000, or 12-months imprisonment, or
Victoria to shift sexual offence laws to ‘affirmative consent’ model November 15, 2021 By Jackson Graham News Changes to Victorian laws to shift scrutiny away from survivors of sexual offences are set for consultation as the state government prepares to propose legislation
More eyes on public corruption cases as watchdog hearings stay online October 28, 2021 By Jackson Graham News Online corruption hearings in Victoria are being seen by their biggest audience ever, in a sign of a positive shift for government transparency during the
Radical workplace changes needed to improve work-life balance October 26, 2021 By Peter Gearin 2021 Future of Work Special Report When the Fair Work Commission granted frontline Victoria Police officers the “right to disconnect” in April 2021, it sent a message to private and public
Departments and agencies reporting high vaccination levels as office return looms October 20, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Public agencies and departments are reporting high vaccination among staff but some are not surveying workforces if state governments have not made the jab mandatory.
Hundreds arrested at protest, aircraft restrictions over Melbourne September 23, 2021 By Jackson Graham News Only restricted aircraft will be able to fly over Melbourne until next week after Victoria Police cleared the sky to respond to protestors after making
FOI decision delays move commissioner to sound alarm September 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology The number of timely Freedom of Information (FOI) decisions made by Victorian departments and agencies in the five years to 2020 slipped by 16%, representing
Data on aged care vaccination rates made public as COVID tensions grow August 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal After a weekend of violent demonstrations against lockdown and other public health restrictions, the Australian health department has published a map on its website including
Vic gov offers counselling, recompense for police staff who’ve faced sexual harassment December 13, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Victoria Police employees could be eligible to receive payment and support for facing harmful behaviour in the workplace, following recommendations from a human rights review
Vic police beach drones ‘gross violation of privacy’ December 2, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology Privacy advocates have criticised Victoria Police for its plan to use drones to keep watch over public beaches this coming summer. Police in the North
Department of Education shines at VPS Pride Awards November 7, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Departments and public servants have been recognised for their contributions to driving inclusion in the workplace and broader community at the annual Victorian Public Sector
Victoria sends identity data to national facial recognition system to stay ‘ahead of the pack’ September 17, 2019 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
Premium Case studies Reentry to work is a challenge, but sponsors and preparation make it easier. How Victorian public servants are returning after parental leave September 13, 2019 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 September 2, 2019 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