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Public sector union requests payment for firefighting members, Fair Work boss brought in to negotiate

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Former Fair Work Commission deputy president Greg Smith has been engaged to facilitate pay negotiations between the union representing Victoria’s public servants and the state…

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Zero emissions from the bottom of Victoria to the top of Queensland? Electric vehicles are on government agendas

By Victoria Draudins

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We’re one step closer to having the charging infrastructure to allow us to drive from the bottom of Victoria to the top of Queensland. Victoria…

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Tackling entrenched disadvantage: the four innovative approaches Victoria is trying, from social procurement to place-based services

By David Donaldson

Community & Social

A push for social procurement, better data linkage for users of multiple services, improving place-based service capability, and working more closely with public housing tenants:…

Cain’s cathedral: how Melbourne won the Grand Slam

By Scott Hamilton & Stuart Kells

Community & Social

What led Victoria's Labor party to pair up with the Victorian Nats to get the Australian Open tennis Grand Slam to Melbourne? Was it state…

More Vic councils dragged into IBAC Casey investigation

By Shannon Jenkins

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The saga continues for Victoria’s councils as the state corruption watchdog’s investigation into Casey has sparked internal reviews at Mornington Peninsula Shire. For months the…

Controversial council run by acting staff following resignation

By Shannon Jenkins

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The resignation of a director at Whittlesea Council has led to the councils executive leadership team consisting solely of interim staff. Community services director Russell…

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Are we too worried about embarrassing the minister? Relaxing about ‘sensitive’ information can strengthen government

By Craig Dalton

Australian Capital Territory

Many of the issues that consume legions of public servants and media management time would be a non-event in the US, argues Craig Dalton.

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‘Being smart is not enough’ — instead of searching for the perfect all-rounder, build a diverse team

By David Donaldson

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What skills do different policy shops look for in staff? A public management expert, a think tanker, and a consultant-turned-public servant weigh in.

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No government department is free from sexual harassment. Five ideas for tackling it in the public sector

By Paul Grimes

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Victorian Public Sector Commissioner Paul Grimes and Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner Kristen Hilton share five ideas that can help public sector leaders…

Victoria must make wellbeing its driving force

By Emma King

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The truth is that economic prosperity alone is no longer a good measure of community wellbeing — if it ever was. And yet economic indicators…

Vic gov offers counselling, recompense for police staff who’ve faced sexual harassment

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…

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Time to flip our thinking on mental health reform — or are we too jaded for that? Angus Clelland on the progress of mental health services

By Angus Clelland

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If you have spent the past decade or two living or working in the mental health sector, you could be forgiven for being a little…

Murray-Darling Basin integrity cop criticises violent threats against public servants

By Shannon Jenkins

Energy & Environment

Tensions around the Murray-Darling Basin are rising as the basin with state government ultimatums and threats of physical violence towards ministers and staff by local…

Vic police beach drones ‘gross violation of privacy’

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…

Vic government holds firm on 2% pay rise cap, as VPS enterprise agreement nears expiry

By Shannon Jenkins

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Pay rise talks between the Victorian government and the public sector union will likely continue into 2020, with the threat of industrial action still on…

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Public sector union requests payment for firefighting members, Fair Work boss brought in to negotiate

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Zero emissions from the bottom of Victoria to the top of Queensland? Electric vehicles are on government agendas

Tackling entrenched disadvantage: the four innovative approaches Victoria is trying, from social procurement to place-based services

Cain’s cathedral: how Melbourne won the Grand Slam

More Vic councils dragged into IBAC Casey investigation

Controversial council run by acting staff following resignation

Are we too worried about embarrassing the minister? Relaxing about ‘sensitive’ information can strengthen government

‘Being smart is not enough’ — instead of searching for the perfect all-rounder, build a diverse team

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No government department is free from sexual harassment. Five ideas for tackling it in the public sector

Victoria must make wellbeing its driving force

Vic gov offers counselling, recompense for police staff who’ve faced sexual harassment

Time to flip our thinking on mental health reform — or are we too jaded for that? Angus Clelland on the progress of mental health services

Murray-Darling Basin integrity cop criticises violent threats against public servants

Vic police beach drones ‘gross violation of privacy’

Vic government holds firm on 2% pay rise cap, as VPS enterprise agreement nears expiry