Issues raised over how law enforcement access data March 22, 2024 By Rachael Ward News The commonwealth ombud found Victoria Police was the “most prolific” agency accessing data for purposes not covered by the law.
Politicisation ‘pervasive’ in Victoria’s public sector December 6, 2023 By Rachael Ward and William Ton News Ombud Deborah Glass did not find the VPS was stacked with Labor operatives but it had been politicised in ‘other, equally pervasive ways’.
Victorian election body at its limit, push for new laws November 1, 2023 By Rachael Ward Community & Social Commissioner Sven Bluemmel and his deputy Dana Fleming have sounded the alarm in a review of last year’s state election.
Many women left behind in pay gap efforts October 25, 2023 By Rachael Ward Careers Age, culture, disability, gender and sex have a major influence on their pay, says Victoria’s Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner.
Almost 6,000 submissions to defence royal commission October 16, 2023 By Rachael Ward Defence The royal commission was established in 2021 to examine systemic failures, with the final report due to be delivered next year.
New-look Victorian cabinet sworn in as Allan era begins October 2, 2023 By Callum Godde, Kaitlyn Offer and Rachael Ward News Premier Jacinta Allan has unveiled her first ministry, with assistant treasurer Danny Pearson overseeing the state’s multibillion-dollar construction program.
