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Local Jobs First
Respect Victoria is required to apply the Local Jobs First policy in all projects valued at $3 million or more in Metropolitan Melbourne or for state-wide projects, or $1 million or more for projects in regional Victoria.
Respect Victoria did not engage in any applicable tenders or projects during the 2024-25 financial year.
Disclosure of Major Contracts
Respect Victoria did not enter in any contracts greater than $10 million in value.
Freedom of Information
The Freedom of Information Act 1982 allows the public a right of access to documents held by Respect Victoria.
An applicant has a right to apply for access to documents held by Respect Victoria. This comprises documents both created by Respect Victoria or supplied to Respect Victoria by an external organisation or individual, and may also include maps, films, microfiche, photographs, computer printouts, computer discs, tape recordings and videotapes. Information about the type of material produced by Respect Victoria is available on the Respect Victoria website under its Part II Information Statement.
The Act allows Respect Victoria to refuse access, either fully or partially, to certain documents or information. Examples of documents that may not be accessed include: cabinet documents; some internal working documents; law enforcement documents; documents covered by legal professional privilege, such as legal advice; personal information about other people; information provided to a Respect Victoria in-confidence; and information that is confidential under another Act.
All applications are assessed according to the timelines outlined in the Act.
If an applicant is not satisfied by a decision made by Respect Victoria, under section 49A of the Act, they have the right to seek a review by the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC) within 28 days of receiving a decision letter.
Making a request
Freedom of information requests can be made using the options available on our website. An application fee applies. Access charges may also be payable if the document pool is large, and the search for material is time consuming.
When making a Freedom of Information request, applicants should ensure requests are in writing, and clearly identify what types of material/documents are being sought.
Requests for documents in the possession of Respect Victoria should be addressed to:
Chief Executive Officer
Respect Victoria
GPO Box 5487
Melbourne VIC 3001
Freedom of Information statistics and timeliness
During 2024-25, Respect Victoria did not receive any Freedom of Information applications. There were also no decisions reviewed by the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner or the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
Further information
Further information regarding the operation and scope of Freedom of Information can be obtained from the Act; regulations made under the Act; and ovic.vic.gov.au.
Compliance with the Building Act 1993
Respect Victoria does not own or control any government buildings and is exempt from notifying its compliance with the building and maintenance provisions of the Building Act 1993.
Compliance with the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012
The Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012 encourages and assists people in making disclosures of improper conduct by public officers and public bodies. The Act provides protection to people who make disclosures in accordance with the Act and establishes a system for the matters disclosed to be investigated and rectifying action to be taken.
Respect Victoria does not tolerate improper conduct by employees, nor the taking of reprisals against those who come forward to disclose such conduct. It is committed to ensuring transparency and accountability in its administrative and management practices and supports the making of disclosures that reveal corrupt conduct, conduct involving a substantial mismanagement of public resources, or conduct involving a substantial risk to public health and safety or the environment.
Respect Victoria will take all reasonable steps to protect people who make such disclosures from any detrimental action in reprisal for making the disclosure. It will also afford natural justice to the person who is the subject of the disclosure to the extent it is legally possible.
Reporting procedures
Respect Victoria is not a public body able to receive public interest disclosures under the Act. Disclosures about Respect Victoria or any of its employees and/or officers should be made directly to:
Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC)
Assessment and Review Unit
GPO Box 24234
MELBOURNE VIC 3001
Telephone: 1300 735 135
Website: www.ibac.vic.gov.au
Protected disclosures statistics
During 2024-25, no disclosures were made by an individual to Respect Victoria and notified to the Independent Broad Based Anti-Corruption Commission.
Compliance with the Carers Recognition Act 2012
Respect Victoria has taken all practical measures to comply with its obligations under the Act. These include promoting the principles of the Act to people in care relationships; ensuring our employees have an awareness and understanding of the care relationship principles set out in the Act; and considering the care relationships principles set out in the Act when setting policies.
Compliance with the Disability Act 2006
Respect Victoria acknowledges the importance of strengthening the rights of people with a disability and is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive environment for all people with a disability. Respect Victoria offers additional supports to individuals with a disability, which is promoted within position descriptions in our recruitment advertisements, and as part of our recruitment and onboarding processes.
Disclosure of Emergency Procurement
In 2024-25, Respect Victoria did not activate Emergency Procurement on any occasions.
Disclosure of social procurement activities under the Social Procurement Framework
The Social Procurement Framework governs how the Victorian Government undertakes social procurement.
The framework applies to the procurement of all goods, services and construction undertaken by, or on behalf of, entities subject to the Standing Directions 2018 under the Financial Management Act 1994.
Respect Victoria leverages its buying power to deliver social, economic and environmental outcomes benefiting the Victorian community, the economy and the environment — above and beyond the goods and services procured.
Social Procurement Framework
Respect Victoria’s Social Procurement Strategy prioritises the following Social Procurement Framework objectives:
- Sustainable Victorian social enterprises and Aboriginal business sectors
- Women’s equality and safety.
Social procurement achievements
During 2024-25, Respect Victoria:
- Engaged Aboriginal business sectors and made a total spend of $111,986 with certified Aboriginal businesses and organisations. This targeted procurement supports the growth and sustainability of Aboriginal enterprises, strengthens community-led economic participation, and contributes to broader reconciliation outcomes.
- Predominantly engaged women and women-led businesses as part of its commitment to advancing gender equity and promoting the economic empowerment of women. This approach not only aligns with Respect Victoria’s core objective of preventing family violence and violence against women, but helps to foster women’s financial independence, build capacity within women-owned enterprises, and strengthen women’s safety through economic participation.
Procurement Complaints
Respect Victoria does not have its own procurement complaints management system, and reporting on procurement complaints is managed by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.
Additional Agency Information Available on Request
In compliance with the requirements of the Standing Directions of the Assistant Treasurer, details in respect of the items listed below have been retained by Respect Victoria and are available on request, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and any other relevant laws and Respect Victoria policies.
- A statement that declarations of pecuniary interests have been duly completed by all relevant officers.
- Details of shares held by a senior officer as nominee or held beneficially in a statutory authority or subsidiary.
- Details of publications produced by the entity about itself, and how these can be obtained.
- Details of any major external reviews carried out on the entity.
- Details of major research and development activities undertaken by the entity.
- Details of overseas visits undertaken including a summary of the objectives and outcomes of each visit.
- Details of major promotional, public relations and marketing activities undertaken by the entity to develop community awareness of the entity and its services.
- Details of assessments and measures undertaken to improve the occupational health and safety of employees.
- A general statement on industrial relations within the entity and details of time lost through industrial accidents and disputes.
- A list of major committees sponsored by the entity, the purposes of each committee and the extent to which the purposes have been achieved.
- Details of all consultancies and contractors including:
- consultants/contractors engaged
- services provided
- expenditure committed to for each engagement.
The information is available on request from:
Chief Executive Officer
Respect Victoria
GPO Box 5487
Melbourne VIC 3001