Local governments have enthusiastically boarded the public CCTV bandwagon in recent years, snapping up federal and state grants to set up security cameras in towns and cities nationwide, but have they done enough to manage the potential intrusion on individual privacy? Read More
Dennis Richardson has joined a non-partisan prize that embraces the question: what are the qualities of real political leadership. Read More
The Victorian government has named senior public servant Luke Wilson as the state's first ever cross border commissioner. He'll work to resolve some of the red tape headaches faced by residents and businesses near the state line. Read More
The Victorian government is investing $2.5 million into a new startup accelerator specifically aimed at helping startups secure government procurement contracts. Read More
Do you know a person or project in the Victorian public sector deserving of recognition? IPAA Victoria's Leadership in the Public Sector Awards are open for nominations, and include four new categories. Read More
A citizens' jury has given the thumbs up to gender quotas for public sector leadership positions, though not without some dissent. Read More
The new Australian Digital Council confirmed the first priorities for data sharing between state, territory and federal agencies are digital identity projects and longitudinal research on children who have spent time in foster care. Read More
Ministers from across the federation came together this morning for the first meeting of the new Australian Digital Council to talk turkey about sharing data… Read More
A treaty with First Nations might be "a little bit scary" for some, but Victorian Treaty Advancement Commissioner Jill Gallagher hopes all Victorians will get involved. "We do need your help." Read More
Every year, our big cities vie for global liveability honours. But as well as differences between the cities, liveability varies widely within them, leaving plenty of work to be done. Read More
The Victorian Ombudsman has been unable to establish wrong-doing by the state's Education department secretary and recommended no further action be taken on claims she threatened a school employee with funding cuts over evidence he was due to give in court. Read More
UPDATED: Accusations that threaten the reputation of an apolitical public sector have again been levelled at the Victorian government after internal deliberations of the previous government were put on the public record without the consent of the then ministers. Read More
There's no point in government agencies having their own branded websites if they don't make sense to the public, argues Vic DPC digital engagement director Jithma Beneragama. Read More
As drought rages, this week's release of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan 5-year assessment draft by the Productivity Commission has sparked a debate about its future. Upsetting the balance and support enjoyed by the basin plan risks both a healthy river system and agriculture production. Read More
A new digital asset strategy will be rolled out across Victorian government agencies from next year, to support the $78.9 billion in state capital projects on the books. Read More
