Premium The Briefing The Briefing: Jenny Mikakos’ resignation, ‘collective decision-making’ and systemic contracting at Victoria’s hotel quarantine inquiry Monday September 28, 2020 By Chris Woods Editors' Picks The resignation of Victoria's former health minister Jenny Mikakos has capped off a final week at the COVID-19 hotel quarantine inquiry that, despite failing to…
Vic Health deputy secretary to have responsibilities stripped amid state’s second COVID-19 wave Monday July 6, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Health The move follows Premier Daniel Andrews' announcement of a judicial review into the hotel quarantine system after a number of coronavirus cases in the community…
Victorian Public Service to be ‘fast and agile’ under new Crisis Council of Cabinet Monday April 6, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Health The Crisis Council of Cabinet will be he state government's central decision-making hub for all matters related to COVID-19, such as implementing National Cabinet decisions.
Vic gov offers counselling, recompense for police staff who’ve faced sexual harassment Friday December 13, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Victoria Police employees could be eligible to receive payment and support for facing harmful behaviour in the workplace, following recommendations from a human rights review…
Report finds high levels of sexual harassment in Victoria Police, but commends them for committing to change Tuesday August 27, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Culture Victoria’s human rights body has praised the state’s police force for acting on gender inequality and sexual harassment, but has stressed there’s still…
Finding gender balance: looking beyond the usual (male) suspects Tuesday December 6, 2016 By David Donaldson Features Conscious effort and willingness to recruit from varied professional backgrounds have put a lot more women on Victoria’s water boards — even in far-flung rural…
Command leadership style can hurt subordinates' mental health Tuesday May 31, 2016 By David Donaldson Career Advice Negative workplace behaviours, including a command and control leadership style and a "suck it up" approach, contribute to poor employee mental health. A Victoria Police…
