This Sentencing Snapshot describes sentencing outcomes for the offence of obtaining a financial advantage by deception and details the age and gender of people sentenced for this offence in the County and Supreme Courts of Victoria between 2007–08 and 2011–12. Except where otherwise noted, the data represent sentences imposed at first instance. A person who...

Victoria’s 79 councils rely heavily on the revenue generated by property-based rates and charges to provide services to local communities. In 2011–12, Victorian councils generated operating revenue of $8.18 billion, with rates and charges accounting for $4.09 billion, or 49 per cent, of the total. While councils work within a common rating framework comprising the...

Between 2007 and 2012, $4.5 billion was invested in Victorian Government schools through two major infrastructure programs: the state-funded Victorian Schools Plan (VSP) and the Commonwealth-funded Building the Education Revolution (BER) program. These programs saw building works take place at 93 per cent of government schools, and correspondingly the majority of school buildings are currently...

The Victorian Ombudsman has developed guidelines to assist Victorian public sector bodies in developing policies and procedures for their management of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in public places.

This report sets out a range of strategic, school-based reforms that will be pursued to support achievement of the Victorian Government’s education goals. These reforms include new expectations for professional practice, increased autonomy for schools, rigorous accountability arrangements, enhanced support for schools, and a commitment to strengthening partnerships.