Day 1
- Overview of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches of government
- The role of each arm of government and how they interact with each other (including separation of powers and responsible government)
- Your obligations as a government employee
CPD points
- 0.5 substantive law
- 0.5 ethics and professional responsibility
Resources
The government, its branches and you - presentation(opens in a new window)PPT 9.7 MBThe government, its branches and where you fit in - supporting material(opens in a new window)Word 105.9 KB- Public officials, the public service and the public sector
- Public sector accountability mechanisms
- The legislative foundation for public sector governance
CPD points
- 1 substantive law
Resources
The public sector and public sector governance - presentation(opens in a new window)PPT 159.9 KBThe public sector and public sector governance - supporting material(opens in a new window)Word 96.64 KB- Sources of decision-making power
- A framework for examining validity
- Reasons for decisions
- Judicial review of administrative decisions
CPD points
- 1 substantive law
Resources
Public sector decision-making - presentation(opens in a new window)PPT 145.21 KBPublic sector decision-making - supporting material(opens in a new window)Word 105.9 KB- Overview of the Charter and how it applies to the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches of government
- The obligation to give proper consideration to, and act compatibly with, human rights in everyday decision making - tips and traps
- Statements of Compatibility and Human Rights Certificates - what do they need to include? What if they are incompatible with human rights?
- The obligation to interpret legislation compatibly with human rights
- The remedies provision - when can someone bring a claim for a breach of their human rights?
CPD points
- 1 substantive law
Resources
Application of the Charter - presentation(opens in a new window)PPT 2.24 MB
Day 2
- The key steps involved in making a law
- Subordinate instruments
CPD points
- 0.5 substantive law
- 0.5 professional skills
Resources
The legislative process - presentation(opens in a new window)PPT 130.27 KB- Overview of the legislative landscape to protect personal information of individuals (including the Charter)
- Checklist for approaching how and when to share personal information
- Data protection obligations for Department Heads and meeting the Victorian Protective Data Security Standards
- How the Freedom of Information Act facilitates public access to information
- Exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act
CPD points
- 1 substantive law
Resources
Information sharing in government - presentation(opens in a new window)PPT 1.43 MB- What is procurement and which polices apply to government procurement?
- Issues to consider when undertaking a procurement activity
- Selecting the most appropriate contract to use for a procurement
- What is funding and how does it differ from procurement?
- Other forms of Agreements used in contracts
- Overview of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and intergovernmental relationships
CPD points
- 1 substantive law
Resources
Government procurement and contracting - presentation(opens in a new window)PPT 335.63 KBGovernment procurement and contracting - supporting material(opens in a new window)Word 120.31 KB
Day 3
- The conceptual and legislative framework of public finance in Victoria
CPD points
- 1 substantive law
Resources
Principles of public finance law in Victoria - presentation(opens in a new window)PPT 1.34 MBPrinciples of public finance law in Victoria - supporting material(opens in a new window)Word 194.25 KB- How to conduct public sector litigation and what constrains you?
- Who can assist you with civil litigation?
- Overview of the Victorian Courts & Tribunals
- Interlocutory stages in litigated disputes
- Costs of litigation
CPD points
- 1 substantive law
Resources
The lifecycle of civil litigation part 1 and 2(opens in a new window)PDF 2.58 MB- Disputes between Victorian Public Sector bodies
- "Discovery" of documents
- Responding to subpoenas
- Witness identification and preparation
- Alternative dispute resolution
CPD points
- 1 substantive law
Resources
The lifecycle of civil litigation part 1 and 2(opens in a new window)PDF 2.58 MB
Day 4
- The framework for employment in the public sector
- Instruments governing terms and conditions of employment
- Other statutory obligations of employing entities
CPD points
- 1 practice management and business skills
Resources
Public sector employment - presentation(opens in a new window)PPT 14.64 MB- What can the public sector do and how?
- Legislative power - when can it be used and by who?
- Overview of delegations and authorisations
- Executive Power - when can it be used and by who? What limitations apply?
- What powers does a statutory body have?
CPD points
- 1 substantive law
Resources
Your authorising environment - presentation(opens in a new window)PPT 1.52 MB- What is regulation?
- Occupational regulation
- Enforcement tools
- The decision to prosecute
- Role of the prosecutor
CPD points
- 1 substantive law
Resources
Occupational regulation, enforcement and prosecutions - presentation(opens in a new window)PPT 4.21 MB
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