Vic ramps up COVID-19 testing while other states ease restrictions Australian Capital Territory Victoria hopes to test up to 100,000 people for coronavirus over the next two weeks in preparation for the potential easing of restrictions, while the
COVID-19: Vic prepares for ‘worst case scenario’ with $1.3b health sector boost April 1, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Health The Victorian government will inject $1.3 billion into its health system in preparation for the peak of the coronavirus pandemic. The funds will secure an
States and territories implement measures for latest gathering restrictions March 31, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The federal government’s new restriction on gatherings has come into effect, with states and territories taking different approaches to enforce it. A limit of two
Payments available for Victorian public servants who work from home March 27, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News Victorian public servants who are working from home will receive funds for home office expenses, under a new policy. Secretary of the Victorian Department of
COVID-19: Tas to close borders, Vic boosts health sector March 19, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Queensland Tasmania will close its borders, the Queensland government is granting its chief health officer stronger powers, and the Victorian government is boosting its health system
Casey council forced to grant paid leave to overseas colleague at centre of IBAC probe February 6, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News City of Casey councillor Sam Aziz has been granted extended paid leave while in Egypt, despite facing allegations that he had received bribes from a
Public sector union requests payment for firefighting members, Fair Work boss brought in to negotiate 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 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 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. Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for
Politics of the unmentionables, part 1: Death June 24, 2019 By Scott Hamilton & Stuart Kells Features Birth, love, sex, death. Historically, these facts of life have been zones of hot-blooded political debate, but also of genuine bipartisanship. Part 1 of the
New bill aims to keep Victoria's councils accountable June 17, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins News The Andrews Labor Government is seeking feedback on a proposed Local Government Act with six new reforms. It aims to “deliver better outcomes for local
Tom Burton: VPS key to 'delivering' the 'Danslide' 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. It is one thing for ministers
Daniel Andrews v Steve Bracks on giving income tax to states 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 March 31, 2016 By David Donaldson News The Victorian government will create Australia’s first independent family violence agency — combining monitoring, policy advice and research roles — following Wednesday’s release of the