Anti hunting lobby cries foul over Victoria’s wetland bird records Energy & Environment A group named the Coalition Against Duck Shooting has accused Victoria’s Game Management Authority of falsifying the number of wetland birds in the state.
Vic government departments falling short on measuring and reporting performance Wednesday May 26, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins News The Victorian Auditor-General’s Office wants a review of the performance reporting framework for all state government departments, to address consistency.
Premium Columnists Public sector capabilities put to test with new COVID outbreak in Melbourne Wednesday May 26, 2021 By Stephen Bartos Editors' Picks There is far less scope with a pandemic for political point scoring, this time. All sides know what needs to be done. There is not…
IPAA Victoria boss Nina Cullen on the opportunities for the public sector going forward Wednesday May 26, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social The new head of IPAA's Victorian branch puts forward her vision for the organisation, including building strong partnerships with public sector organisations.
VicForests court win fails to sway Bunnings’ position on responsibly sourced timber Wednesday May 26, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Bunnings' Toby Watson has told The Mandarin that the store would not be reversing its decision to ban the use of trees logged in Victoria…
Victorians subject to new COVID restrictions Tuesday May 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health In Victoria, face masks are mandatory indoors for every person over 12, private gatherings at home of no more than five people, and public gathering…
CFMEU calls for Victorian government to step in as Bunnings timber ban leaves workers out on a limb Tuesday May 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry CFMEU Manufacturing wants the Victorian government to ‘increase pressure’ on a Bunnings ban on timber from Victorian managed forests. …
‘The more you fall, the more you bounce back’: David Martine highlights key Vic budget initiatives Friday May 21, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Victorian Treasury and Finance secretary David Martine said the Victorian economy is forecast to grow by 6.5% in 2021-22, after an estimated fall of 2%…
Manufacturing of Victoria’s new train fleet to kick off in late 2022 Wednesday May 19, 2021 By Melissa Coade News Victoria has unveiled a $986 million plan to rollout 25 new energy-efficient trains, with the mostly locally manufactured fleet to start late next year. …
ACT reps give evidence to Victorian cannabis inquiry Wednesday May 19, 2021 By Melissa Coade Australian Capital Territory An inquiry into the use of cannabis in Victoria will hear first-hand evidence from ACT representatives about laws passed in ACT two years ago.
VPS secretaries and union to discuss budget cuts Tuesday May 18, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins News Victorian treasurer Tim Pallas on Saturday revealed that the government wants to reduce annual salary increases across the state public sector from 3% to 2%.
Premium Insights and analysis Domestic politics and diplomacy in an election year Monday May 17, 2021 By Andrew Hunter Australian Capital Territory The incursion of domestic politics on Australia’s international relations is more evident now than at any point since the White Australia Policy.
Urban tree-planting blitz to provide heat relief to Melbourne’s west Thursday May 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade News It is hoped the $5 million initiative across six local councils will improve air quality in the western suburbs and have a significant cooling effect. …
Vic budget to address bushfires with new risk-management office and cultural burning strategy Monday May 10, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Culture The Victorian government will spend $517 million to deliver bushfire management and prevention measures, including a new office that will collaborate with other agencies and…
APS suffers from ‘command and control’ dynamic and outsourcing, expert says Monday May 10, 2021 By Melissa Coade Australian Capital Territory The gradual flow of traditional public service work to consultants has eroded skills and expertise within government departments and agencies, says Glyn Davis.
