Seeking public board directors who have less fun News Victoria's state-owned ski resorts are having a governance shake-up, about eight months after the ombudsman revealed directors and executives of Mt Buller and Mt Stirling had been living…
'Free feedback': improve your handling of human rights complaints Wednesday June 7, 2017 By David Donaldson News Respond quickly, clearly and flexibly: a new guide outlines how to do better with handling human rights complaints. "I encourage all state and local government…
Costly closed-door decision highlights need for transparency Wednesday June 22, 2016 By Harley Dennett News An investigation triggered by a single complaint about an interest charge levied by a local council has resulted in a damning report about transparency practices…
Deborah Glass' blistering report: 'this is a story of greedy officials' Thursday June 9, 2016 By Deborah Glass Features Only coming to light due to whistleblowers, the Victorian Ombudsman reveals systemic suspect conduct in local government. Her new report illustrates the issues with governance,…