Parliament told of perils of social media for Victorian electoral environment Communications & Technology The Victorian government has been asked to introduce laws concerning the use of social media in electoral advertising as part of a suite of reforms.
Victorian government focus on construction jabs Tuesday September 14, 2021 By Tom Ravlic News Victorian construction industry workers are being targeted by a vaccination blitz that is designed to get them back on building sites as soon as possible.
Premium The Select Committee Empathy training for public sector leaders — is it a good idea? Tuesday September 14, 2021 By Chris Johnson Australian Capital Territory Is empathy training worthwhile and should it be mandatory for public sector leaders? If so, what shape should it take? …
Mountain ash providing a silver lining Monday September 13, 2021 By Tom Ravlic News Land managers and seed collectors in Victoria have found that storms enable them to more easily collect seeds from fallen mountain ash trees.
Victorian tax agent loses registration after practitioners board gets tough Friday September 10, 2021 By Tom Ravlic News The Tax Practitioners Board has thrown the book at a Victorian tax agent, terminated his tax agent registration, and banned him for five years.
Movers & Shakers: New assistant secretaries Friday September 10, 2021 By The Mandarin Federal New Human Rights Commissioner appointed, new DPIE Secretary, Fairfax MP is special envoy for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Mental health services idea for Victorian schools queried Thursday September 9, 2021 By Tom Ravlic Health Mental Health Victoria warns the idea to expand mental health services in schools can only be achieved if workforce shortages were overcome.
Vaccination passports plan facing resistance Thursday September 9, 2021 By Chris Johnson Australian Capital Territory Federal government plans for vaccination passports to start being issued from next month are facing hiccups in some states and territories.
Victorian real estate agents launch campaign for safe reopening Wednesday September 8, 2021 By Lois Maskiell News The peak body representing Victorian real estate agencies is calling on the state government to relax certain restrictions on the property market.
PM in border wars over Pfizer allocation Wednesday September 8, 2021 By Chris Johnson Federal A row has broken out after data published by the ABC revealed a disproportionate per capita share of Pfizer doses were distributed to NSW late…
Victorian government announces $4.7 million in funding to boost exports Wednesday September 8, 2021 By Lois Maskiell Economy & Industry The Victorian government is spending $4.7 million on a trade program in a bid to help exporters affected by global supply chain disruptions.
Premium Insights and analysis Australia would do well to swap more than Pfizer doses with Singapore Wednesday September 8, 2021 By Hugh McClure Australian Capital Territory Singapore may provide one of the most compelling case studies for what Australians can anticipate on our roadmap out of the pandemic.
FOI decision delays move commissioner to sound alarm Monday September 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology The number of timely FOI decisions made by Victorian departments and agencies in the five years to 2020 slipped by 16%.
Nazi symbol ban strengthens anti-hate protections in Victoria Monday September 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Victoria outlaws Nazi symbols in a ‘landmark’ move to ‘stamp out hateful behaviour and boost human rights protections’.
Victoria reins in solar industry by banning door-to-door sales Thursday September 2, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment A plan to ‘crackdown on dodgy sales tactics’ — specifically door-to-door sales — in Victoria’s solar industry has now come into effect.
