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Construction protests in Melbourne not simplistic Wednesday September 22, 2021 By Tom Ravlic Victoria There are bad actors crafty enough to manipulate the vulnerable, the wound up and those spoiling for an argument to get rowdy.
Mental health issues impacting Victoria Police Wednesday September 22, 2021 By Joy Braddish Editors' Picks The snowballing effect of serious incidents along with everyday stresses can result in serious mental health impacts on members of Victoria's police.
Protests boil over after Vic construction shutdown, NSW to increase workers on sites Wednesday September 22, 2021 By Jackson Graham Australian Capital Territory A shutdown of most of Victoria’s construction industry saw belligerent protests in Melbourne escalate on Tuesday and authorities double-down on breaches to health orders. …
Victoria ditches planning permits for farm worker accommodation Wednesday September 22, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Farm businesses in Victoria will be exempt from state planning provisions that require a permit to build on-farm accommodation for up to 10 people.
Inquiry to examine if state getting its share of GST Tuesday September 21, 2021 By Jackson Graham News Victoria has set up a public inquiry to ask if it’s getting a fair share of the goods and services tax as changes to carving…
Victorian construction shuts due to non-compliance with health orders Tuesday September 21, 2021 By Jackson Graham Health The Victorian government has shut down construction in Melbourne and some regions for two weeks due to reduced compliance and to stop COVID transmitting.
Roadmap incites caution and disappointment as states race towards vaccination targets Tuesday September 21, 2021 By Jackson Graham Australian Capital Territory Medical bodies have met Victoria’s roadmap out of lockdown with cautious optimism while business groups are disappointed the pace is slower than in NSW. …
Victoria unveils cyber security strategy Tuesday September 21, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology A $50 million four-year plan to address cyber security capability and tackle ‘the growing threat of cybercrime’ was unveiled in Victoria on Monday.
Victoria’s frontline healthcare workers worried about decision to ease COVID restrictions Friday September 17, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Unions and professional bodies representing nearly 120,000 healthcare workers in Victoria have called for evidenced-based decisions on COVID-19 restrictions.
CFMEU demands for inquiry over looming Victorian Forestry Bill hangs in the balance Wednesday September 15, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The timber workers' union has raised concerns about a bill before the Victorian legislative council on Tuesday, calling for an inquiry and consultation before the…
Premium Columnists Events, dear boy, are getting in the way Wednesday September 15, 2021 By Stephen Bartos Australian Capital Territory Events, especially unforeseen events, can derail even the best and most thorough plans made by politicians and public servants.
Parliament told of perils of social media for Victorian electoral environment Wednesday September 15, 2021 By Melissa Coade 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? …
