Business Continuity during COVID-19

Business Continuity during COVID-19

Summary of activity
An examination of all eight Victorian Government departments - plus IT provider Cenitex - on their preparation for a major disruption prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, and if plans were effectively implemented to maintain prioritised services during the pandemic.
Publish year
2022
Organisation
Victorian Auditor-General's Office
Risk topic
Public health emergency
Workforce and resourcing
Annual report on drinking water quality in Victoria 2020-21

Annual report on drinking water quality in Victoria 2020-21

Summary of activity
A summary of Victoria's drinking water quality performance, including vulnerabilities, lessons/mitigation, and addressing future risk, the report recognises the ongoing efforts made by water agencies in delivering high-quality drinking water to Victorians and the department’s regulatory role in achieving this outcome, along with protecting public health.
Publish year
2022
Organisation
Department of Health
Risk topic
Climate change
Water supply disruption
Volume 1: Final Report of the Independent Review into Workplace Equality in Ambulance Victoria

Volume 1: Final Report of the Independent Review into Workplace Equality in Ambulance Victoria

Summary of activity
A report detailing widespread reports of incivility, disrespect, discrimination, sexual harassment, bullying and victimisation within Ambulance Victoria. Its 24 recommendations include actions focused on improving safety and harm prevention, developing a victim-centred and fair reporting and complaints system, engaging the workforce in developing and committing to new organisational values, and strengthening the organisational structures required to implement reform.
Publish year
2021
Organisation
Victorian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
Risk topic
Workforce and resourcing
Victorian Infrastructure Plan 2021

Victorian Infrastructure Plan 2021

Summary of activity
A plan that outlines the Victorian Government’s investment directions across eight sectors specifying significant projects, reform directions and funding over the next five years and beyond. It also contains responses to Infrastructure Victoria’s 94 recommendations in Victoria’s infrastructure strategy 2021–2051 including areas of transport, energy, environment, water and emergency management.
Publish year
2021
Organisation
Department of Treasury and Finance
Risk topic
All hazards
Review of the Terrorism (Community Protection) Act 2003 Stage One Report

Review of the Terrorism (Community Protection) Act 2003 Stage One Report

Summary of activity
A review of the Act to inform government decisions on its sunset clause, which would see the Act expire on 1 December 2021 (unless extended through legislative amendment), agencies with statutory obligations or a significant role under the Act were invited to give feedback on the operation of the Act and suggest issues to be explored in Stage Two.
Publish year
2020
Organisation
Department of Justice and Regulation
Risk topic
Terrorism and extremism
Review of the Terrorism (Community Protection) Act 2003 Stage Two Report

Review of the Terrorism (Community Protection) Act 2003 Stage Two Report

Summary of activity
Stage Two review of the Terrorism (Community Protection) Act 2003, it presents findings into Chapters 2-6 covering the ongoing need for the Act, the sunset and review clauses contained, safeguards to and oversight of the powers (including those related to children and other vulnerable persons), and proposals to support Victoria Police’s operational effectiveness in using powers granted by the Act.
Publish year
2021
Organisation
Department of Justice and Regulation
Risk topic
Terrorism and extremism