Four Victorian frontbenchers resign, cabinet reshuffle imminent News James Merlino, Martin Foley, Lisa Neville and Martin Pakula have resigned their positions as frontbenchers in the Victorian state government.
Vic House opens local agriculture sector to China October 20, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social A three-storey pavilion in Shanghai will showcase Victoria’s agriculture producers’ offerings, to expand the state’s food and fibre export businesses.
Victorian government announces $4.7 million in funding to boost exports September 8, 2021 By Lois Maskiell Economy & Industry The Victorian government is spending $4.7 million on a trade program in a bid to help exporters affected by global supply chain disruptions.
Cash payment reprieve for Victorian businesses impacted by lockdown July 19, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Up to 90,000 businesses can receive support payments of $3,000 through the Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund and $2,000 through the Business Costs Assistance Program.
Victoria voices concern over Morrison’s COVID support ‘double standard’ July 15, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health Victorian minister for industry support and recovery Martin Pakula said federal support has ‘gone from gold standard to gold-plated support’ for NSW.
Premium The Briefing The Briefing: Jenny Mikakos’ resignation, ‘collective decision-making’ and systemic contracting at Victoria’s hotel quarantine inquiry 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 identify who made the decision to use private security in a front-tier role, exposed failures of ‘collective decision-making’ and systemic contracting.
Vic government to pay accomodation operators for lockdown-induced cancellations July 2, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Payments of up to $225 per cancelled booked night will be made available for motels, caravan parks, and short-term rentals in 48 regional local government areas, as well as the Yarra Ranges and the Mornington Peninsula shires.
Victorian Public Service to be ‘fast and agile’ under new Crisis Council of Cabinet 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.
Victoria launches innovation taskforce February 14, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News The group will unite startups, universities, businesses and the investment community, and will help rollout the state’s innovation agenda, according to the Minister for Jobs, Innovation and Trade Martin Pakula.
Government agrees to human rights training for Victorian public servants July 25, 2016 By David Donaldson News The Victorian secretaries board will facilitate training to promote a human rights culture and agencies will be forced to assist VEOHRC as part of the response to a review of Victoria’s human rights charter.
New appointments, from outer space to the Pacific June 25, 2015 By Stephen Easton News A round-up of some recent appointments to senior positions in the public sector: A coup for the ANU; new ACARA board; experienced diplomat on island time; the nation’s wine supply secured; turnover in transport safety governance; and solid legal advice for Victorian agencies.
