Many women left behind in pay gap efforts Careers Age, culture, disability, gender and sex have a major influence on their pay, says Victoria’s Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner.
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.
Treaty, yeah: Victoria moves ahead with plans for Indigenous settlement October 30, 2017 By Stephen Easton News The state government is now recruiting for a Victorian Treaty Advancement Commissioner to help it reach an agreement with its First Peoples.
Another Vic council has 'lost its right to govern' over administrative failures August 25, 2017 By Stephen Easton News The Victorian government has sacked another local government and the CEO is facing allegations of credit card misuse in court. The mayor is shocked to be held responsible for the “operational matters” taken care of by administrative staff.
Citizens' jury to decide future of Geelong democracy July 13, 2016 By David Donaldson News A citizens’ jury will help decide how Geelong’s mayor is elected and whether to have multi-member wards. The state government hopes this will prevent a recurrence of the dysfunction that led to the council’s sacking.
Electronic voting, popular mayors on cards for Vic councils June 10, 2016 By David Donaldson News A proposed overhaul of Victoria’s local government system would allow electronic voting and more directly elected mayors in time for 2020 elections. City of Melbourne will keep its unique franchise system for business.
Victorian government to sack colourful Geelong mayor April 12, 2016 By David Donaldson News The Victorian government is facing pushback as it moves to sack Geelong’s council over “serious governance failures”. The Municipal Association of Victoria tells The Mandarin it’s concerned citizens won’t have a voice.
Leak from Terry Moran report says Geelong council could be sacked April 4, 2016 By Stephen Easton News The City of Greater Geelong governance inquiry was leaked as soon as it got to the minister’s office. A news reporter who worked to uncover a culture of bullying says the councillors might all be dismissed.
Fewer than one in five Victorian council CEOs are women March 8, 2016 By David Donaldson News Only 16.5% of Victorian local council bosses are women, despite comprising the bulk of LGA employees. “Employer of choice” Service NSW is encouraging staff to thank their female colleagues.
