New-look Victorian cabinet sworn in as Allan era begins News Premier Jacinta Allan has unveiled her first ministry, with assistant treasurer Danny Pearson overseeing the state’s multibillion-dollar construction program.
Truth-telling commission asks for extension for final report July 6, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Community & Social The interim report from Victoria’s Yoorook Justice Commission detailing the experience of 200 Elders was released earlier this week as NAIDOC week began.
State strategy restores Traditional Owners’ involvement in land management August 30, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The role that Traditional Owners play in land management decision making in Victoria has been established in a new strategy launched this month.
Victorian Koori groups take the lead in renewable energy July 7, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment The Victorian government has named successful Traditional Owner Corporations as grant recipients for renewable energy projects.
New Victorian child safety standards to improve responsiveness to abuse and misconduct allegations July 5, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social From July 1 new child safety standards will apply to 50,000 Victorian organisations that provide services and facilities to children and young people.
Women councillors in Victoria take part in mentorship program March 14, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Forty-three newly elected women councillors will have the chance to learn from experienced mentors over the next three years.
Vic government taskforce to tackle workplace sexual harassment March 8, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social a range of new reforms, including a mandatory incident-notification scheme.
Vic government and First Peoples’ Assembly to hold first Treaty negotiation meeting August 3, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Aboriginal affairs minister Gabrielle Williams and assembly co-chairs Geraldine Atkinson and Marcus Stewart will meet virtually to begin the negotiations, which they have said would mark a ‘historic moment’ on Victoria’s path to Treaty.
Vic government on the hunt for public sector gender equality commissioner June 2, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Careers The Victorian government is looking to appoint a public sector gender equality commissioner. The role would be the first of its kind in Australia, according to minister for women Gabrielle Williams.
Parental leave program empowering Victorian public servants May 12, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Gender equality interventions that give agency can empower women and support men, according to new research conducted across the Victorian Public Service.
New laws require Vic public sector to take gender equality seriously November 27, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social The Victorian government is set to be the first jurisdiction in Australia to hold its entire public sector to account on equal rights, with the introduction of a groundbreaking gender equality bill.
Premium Case studies Reentry to work is a challenge, but sponsors and preparation make it easier. How Victorian public servants are returning after parental leave September 13, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Case studies No organisation wants to lose talent because it couldn’t provide the support and encouragement to foster successful re-entry after parental leave. The Victorian Public Sector is no exception and it’s piloting an approach to ensure parents get their best opportunity to make their return to the office as smooth as possible.
