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About the Commission

The Victorian Public Sector Commission (VPSC) was established on 1 April 2014 to achieve a range of legislative functions.


  • Our role and structure

    Established on 1 April 2014, the Commission is headed by a single Victorian Public Sector Commissioner and has a range of legislated functions to achieve its objectives.

  • Annual reports

    Each year the Commission makes both its forward plan and its report of the past year available.

  • Updates from the Commissioner

    Known also as Commissioner's circulars, these communications outline important updates for public sector employees.

  • Gender equality action plan

    2021 - 2025

  • Our Commissioners

    Greg Wilson is the Acting Commissioner of the Victorian Public Sector Commission. Ella McPherson is the Deputy Commissioner.

  • Our advisory board

    The Victorian Public Sector Commission's advisory board is established under the Public Administration Act.

  • Strategic plan to 2023

    Our vision is a trusted public sector that delivers exceptional outcomes for the Victorian community

  • Freedom of information (FOI)

    We make information available to the public on this website and in printed material.

  • Accessibility action plan (AAP)

    Our AAP for the years 2019 to 2022 demonstrates four focus areas, each linking to our overarching organisational purpose with clearly defined aims.

  • Gifts, benefits and hospitality

    The Commission's register of offers.

  • How to make a public interest disclosure

    This guide shows the public and our staff how to make a public interest disclosure to the Commission.

  • The Public Administration Act 2004

    ​The Public Administration Act 2004 establishes the Victorian Public Sector Commission (VPSC) and creates the role of the Commissioner.

  • Accessing Victorian Acts, regulations and other documents

    We reference a large number of Victorian Acts, regulations and other parliamentary documents you may want to read in full.

Reviewed 2 September 2022

Published 23 April 2018

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