Public sector union requests payment for firefighting members, Fair Work boss brought in to negotiate Friday January 24, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News 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…
Vic government holds firm on 2% pay rise cap, as VPS enterprise agreement nears expiry Friday November 29, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins News 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…
Public to take back Mildura Base Hospital after decades of privatisation Wednesday August 28, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Health The Andrews government will return the Victoria's last privately-operated, state-owned hospital to public management, to the relief of locals.
Politics of the unmentionables, part 1: Death Monday June 24, 2019 By Scott Hamilton & Stuart Kells Features Even though death taxes are a long way from becoming law, in a very different sphere, laws about death have been a focus of several…
New bill aims to keep Victoria's councils accountable Monday June 17, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins News The Andrews Labor Government is seeking feedback on a proposed Local Government Act with six new reforms that aim to “deliver better outcomes for local…
Tom Burton: VPS key to 'delivering' the 'Danslide' Monday November 26, 2018 By Tom Burton Editors' Picks If there is an unsung hero of Saturday’s so-called 'Danslide' state election result, it is the Victorian public service.
Daniel Andrews v Steve Bracks on giving income tax to states Friday April 1, 2016 By The Mandarin News Let the states collect their own income tax, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull declared yesterday. It's a bold plan that took premiers by surprise. But it's…
Victoria promises Australia-first Family Violence Agency Thursday March 31, 2016 By David Donaldson News Victoria will create an independent family violence agency, as recommended by the Royal Commission into Family Violence. Silos have obstructed responses in the past, advocates…
Premiers plead Turnbull for metro rail money Tuesday September 15, 2015 By David Donaldson News Two Labor premiers have gotten in early on the prime ministerial changeover, expressing hope this morning that the change of leadership in Canberra would lead to…
Victorian parliament to permanently fly Aboriginal flag Tuesday September 15, 2015 By Harley Dennett Community & Social Victorian Premier Dan Andrews making great use of Instagram while making a serious point about recognition of Australia's first peoples:…
