Victoria takes the lead in flexible working

Tom Burton and Natasha Boddy

Mar 25, 2021 – 1.18pm

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Portfolio secretaries are being asked to lead by example in developing the Victorian government’s path-breaking flexible work program of three days a week in the office.

The program establishes flexible work for 50,000 Victorian public service (VPS) workers as the government’s default position, with a focus on finding the best place to work to improve outcomes for the community.

Tom Burton has held senior editorial and publishing roles with The Mandarin, The Sydney Morning Herald and as Canberra bureau chief for The Australian Financial Review. He has won three Walkley awards. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at tom.burton@afr.com

Natasha Boddy is Work & Careers reporter with The Australian Financial Review. She was previously a homepage editor and online producer. Connect with Natasha on Twitter. Email Natasha at natasha.boddy@afr.com