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Chief Operating Officer's Report 13\nDeath Investigation 51\n05 Corporate Governance\nForensic Science 55\n– 2023–2024 17\nClinical Forensic Medicine 58\nFoundation 18\nThe VIFM’s New Clinical\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2023-24.web-Report-202411291.pdf)`\n- [Page 40]\nBiotech Highs and Lows (2010–2020) Australia, which impacted upon the viability of\ngovernment-supported not-for-profit tissue banks,\nAn important milestone in the story of the DTBV such as the DTBV.\nwas reached in 2015, when the new purpose-built\nfacility funded by $13 million from the Australian By 2019 the DTBV was supplying only 4 per cent\nGovernment became operational.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- Use of fresh tissue (tissue taken for 2\na research purpose)\nThe VIFM Ethics Committee is a standing\ncommittee of the VIFM Council and is constituted Use of stored tissue (tissue taken for 8\nthe purpose of an autopsy)\nin compliance with the National Health and Medical\nResearch Council (NHMRC) National Statement Information collected or generated 17\non Ethical Conduct in Human Research 2007 (the\nLive participants – surveys 1\nNational Statement) under a Terms of Reference\nLive participants – tissue 3\napproved by the Council.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- All assets in a purpose group are further sub-categorised\naccording to the asset's 'nature' (i.e. buildings, plant), with each sub-category being classified as a separate class of asset for financial reporting 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VIFM’s objects, Act 2013\nfunctions and powers which include the\n■ a nominee of the Chief Justice\nprovision of:\n■ two nominees of the Attorney-General, at\n■ forensic pathology and related services in\nleast one of whom is a Fellow of the Royal\nVictoria\nCollege of Pathologists of Australasia\n■ clinical forensic medicine and related\n■ a nominee of the Chief Commissioner of\nservices to Victoria Police\nPolice\n■ tissue banking services\n■ a nominee of the Minister for the time\n■ services in the investigation of a death being administering Chapter 3 of the\nreported to the coroner Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 who\nhas responsibility for child protection\n■ undergraduate and postgraduate training\nin forensic pathology, medicine and ■ a nominee of the Minister for the time\nscience, and being responsible for women’s affairs in\nVictoria\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2024-2025.pdf)`\n- Workforce Data and\nStaffing Trends\nEmployment Principles\nAt 30 June 2025, the VIFM employed a\nAs an employer, the VIFM adheres to the\ntotal of 285 staff compared to 292 staff\npublic sector employment principles:\nat 30 June 2024.\n■ employment decisions are based on merit\nThe following tables disclose the head count\n■ public sector employees are treated fairly and FTE of all active employees of the VIFM,\nand reasonably employed in the last full pay period in June\nof the current reporting period and in the\n■ equal employment opportunity is provided last full pay period in June of the previous\nreporting period (2024).\n■ human rights as set out in the Charter\nof Human Rights and Responsibilities\nare upheld\nEmployment status by category\nFixed term and casual\nOngoing employees employees Total\nFull-time Part-time Full-time Part-time Employees\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2024-2025.pdf)`\n- Aboriginal accused and, subsequently, in his role as\nthe Director of Legal Services for the Central Land\nBetween 2002 and 2006, Judge Cain was CEO\nCouncil (1982–84) he was involved in the grant\nof the Law Institute of Victoria and became the\nof Aboriginal title to Uluru as well as conducting\nVictorian Government Solicitor in 2006 until 2011,\nAboriginal land claims and negotiating major\nafter which he became managing partner at\nindustry agreements with the Northern Territory\nHerbert Geer (now Thomson Geer).\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- Medico-legal death number 6,450–6,950 7,296 5.0%\ninvestigation services1\nProvision of expert number 200-250 264 5.6% The number of court appearances\nforensic medical and is a function of prosecution\nscientific evidence requirements, rather than being at\nin court the VIFM’s discretion.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- In this role, the VIFM\ninterview of detainees (including those aged\ndoctors performed 623 fitness to drive reviews in\nless than 18 years of age), the VIFM provides a\n2022–2023 and of these reviews, 104 cases were\n24-hour service for assessment of these persons.\ndiscussed at the Joint VIFM/VicRoads Medical\nFitness for interview may be affected by a large\nConsultative Committee.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- The increase in\nAs an employer, the VIFM adheres to the public\nclaims costs in this financial year can be attributed\nsector employment principles:\nto the nature of injury, with one mental health injury\n• employment decisions are based on merit\nclaim contributing the majority of the cost increase.\n• public sector employees are treated fairly and\nreasonably\n2020–21 2021–22 2022–23\n• equal employment opportunity is provided\nTotal number of 4 9 9\n• human rights as set out in the Charter of Human\nclaims\nRights and Responsibilities are upheld\nNumber of lost 4 1 3\ntime claims • public sector employees have a reasonable\navenue of redress against unfair or unreasonable\nLost time claims 1.95 0.46 1.41\ntreatment\nper 100 FTE\n• in the case of public service bodies, the\nAverage cost per $19,438 $5,087* $20,471\ndevelopment of a career public service is fostered.\nclaim Revised\nfigure\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- [Page 5]\nTable of\nContents\n01 Overview 02\n02 The Chairman’s Perspective 06\n03 Director’s Report 12\n04 Chief Operating Officer’s Report 16\n05 Corporate Governance – 2022–23 20\n06 Donor Tissue Bank of Victoria 30\n07 Reporting against the Strategic Plan 2022-2025 44\n08 Reporting to Government – BP3 Statistics Table 50\n09 Operational Reports – Medical Services and Scientific Services 52\n10 Significant Events for 2022–23 80\n11 VIFM Staff – Recognition, Awards 82\n12 Obituaries – In Memoriam 84\n13 Research Governance at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine 86\n14 Report of Operations – Financial Performance 88\n15 Governance and Compliance Reporting 92\n16 Financial Statements 106\n17 Appendices 144\nANNUAL REPORT 2022–2023 01\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- The Institute has the Victorian Government in the 2023-24 State Budget\ncapacity to advance this project which, I note, has for the operation of Clinical Forensic Medicine\nthe support of the Attorney-General. (CFM) including the allocation of $19.4 million over\nthe next 4 years and thereafter ongoing annual\nAn example of the successful utilisation of funding of $7.4 million.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- [Page 40]\nBiotech Highs and Lows (2010–2020) Australia, which impacted upon the viability of\ngovernment-supported not-for-profit tissue banks,\nAn important milestone in the story of the DTBV such as the DTBV.\nwas reached in 2015, when the new purpose-built\nfacility funded by $13 million from the Australian By 2019 the DTBV was supplying only 4 per cent\nGovernment became operational.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- [Page 50]\nMark Gardiner – Chief Information Officer\nGOAL 3: Partnerships and GOAL 4: Partnerships and\nConnections – Closer partnership Connections – Collaborative\nwith the Coroners Court of Victoria relationships established with\nto drive system reform all our clinical forensic medicine\nstakeholders\nKey Achievements in 2022–23\nKey Achievements in 2022–23\nVIFM Facility Tours for CCoV Staff\nThe VIFM’s Chief Medical Officer is re-establishing\nHalf-day orientation tours recommenced following\nconnections with hospitals where the VIFM\nthe pandemic with tours held in October 2022 and\nmedical staff are called to examine victims of\nMay 2023.\nviolence with a view to formalising Memorandums\nof Understanding for on-site examinations.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- [Page 55]\nSupporting the Judicial Process\nYear 2022–23\nUnit of Percentage\nmeasure Target Actual variation Comments\nQuantity\nClinical Forensic number 2,600–3,000 2,325 -10.6% Reporting methodologies have\nMedical services been improved, resulting in the\nreclassification of Fitness for Interview\ncases as incidents of ‘phone advice’,\nwhich are not included in the BP3\ntargets, leading to the significant\nvariance against the BP3 target.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- Enquiries Office of Although the number reported is\nnon-reportable deaths below the 2022–23 BP3 target, 4,860\nremains a high number of calls that\nare not coronial related and is within\na 5% variance of the amended BP3\ntarget set for 2023–24.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- 2021–22 6,955\n2022–23 7,296 Multiple Research and Quality Assurance activities\nand collaborations by forensic radiology staff have\nTable 6: Type of medico-legal death investigation\nbeen undertaken over the past year, culminating in\nhigh impact journal publications and presentations\nYear Autopsy External MIR* BNI** at national and international scientific meetings.\nexamination\n2018–19 2,826 3,136 234 338 Forensic Photography\n2019–20 2,866 3,597 247 330\nOur forensic photographers provide high-quality\n2020–21 2,635 3,657 184 231\ndigital photographs of casework that forms an\n2021–22 2,308 4,248 225 174 essential part of the evidential record.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- 91–8102 02–9102 12–0202 22–1202 32–2202\nNUMBER OF CORONIAL CASES\nRECEIVED FOR TOXICOLOGY TESTING\n8,000\n7,000 6,469 6,555 6,692\n6,290\n5,956\n6,000\n5,000\n4,000\n3,000\n2,000\n1,000\n0\nResearch and quality assurance activities and\ncollaborations by toxicology staff have included\nthe following projects approved by the VIFM Ethics\nCommittee in 2022–23:\n• Drugs and the impacts on driving in Victoria\n• Post-mortem metabolomics\n• Improved testing in forensic toxicology\n• Detection of novel benzodiazepines in casework\n• Analytical modelling to determine road safety,\nhealth, and the economic benefits of reducing\nblood alcohol concentration (BAC) limits below\n0.05 in Victoria\n• Methamphetamine and its metabolites in hair\nand blood\n• One-punch assaults in Australia.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- [pages 68,69,70,71]\ns and risks\nServices to children (<18) 42 affecting the quality of forensic samples and\noperational issues, with the aim to collaboratively\nFitness for interview (in person) 64\nenhance service delivery\nFitness for interview (via phone or 806\n• Attendance at multidisciplinary service\naudiovisual)\nmeetings (for example VPFSD, Centre Against\nTraffic medicine 278\nSexual Assault (CASA) and Multi-disciplinary\nExpert opinion 636 Centre (MDC))\nBiological specimen collection 8 • Supervision (junior medical staff projects/\npublications).\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- Sheenah Van Eck\nStaff Service Awards\nMatthew Di Rago\n30 years\nPeter Ford\nDimitri Gerostamoulos\nMari-Ann Scott\nVoula Staikos\n10 Years\n25 years\nTanya Corocher\nApril Stock\nAlexandra Nikolich\nBianca Szymanski\nANNUAL REPORT 2022–2023 83\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- S U P P O R T I N G T H E J U D I C I A L P R O C E S S\nUnit of Year 2023–24 Comments\nmeasure\nTarget Actual Percentage\nvariation\nQuantity\nClinical Forensic Medical number 2,000– 2,816 17.3% Activity is increased on the\nservices 2,400 current KPI measure in line with\na new statewide service delivery\nmodel.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2023-24.web-Report-202411291.pdf)`\n- [Page 55]\nSupporting the Judicial Process\nYear 2022–23\nUnit of Percentage\nmeasure Target Actual variation Comments\nQuantity\nClinical Forensic number 2,600–3,000 2,325 -10.6% Reporting methodologies have\nMedical services been improved, resulting in the\nreclassification of Fitness for Interview\ncases as incidents of ‘phone advice’,\nwhich are not included in the BP3\ntargets, leading to the significant\nvariance against the BP3 target.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- Asset Management Maturity Rating\nLegend\nStatus Scale\nNot Applicable N/A\nInnocence 0\nAwareness 1\nDeveloping 2\nCompetence 3\nOptimising 4\nUnassessed U/A\nTarget\nOverall\nThe VIFM has achieved or exceeded the Disclosure of Emergency Procurement\ntarget maturity rating for 22 of the AMAF\nrequirements across the five categories of In 2023–24, the VIFM did not activate\nthe AMAF: leadership and accountability emergency procurement in accordance with\n(requirements 1-19); asset planning (20-23); asset the requirements of government policy and\nacquisition (24-25); and asset operation (26-40). accompanying guidelines resulting in nil\nspending for emergency procurements.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2023-24.web-Report-202411291.pdf)`\n- SUPPORTING THE JUDICIAL PROCESS\nYear 2024/25\nUnit of Percentage\nmeasure Target Actual variation Comments\nQuantity\nClinical Forensic number 2,600- 2,742\nMedical services 3,000\nMedico-legal number 6,450- 7,324 5.4% This increase reflects\ndeath investigation 6,950 deaths reported to the\nservices Coroner.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2024-2025.pdf)`\n- [Page 42]\nYear 2024/25\nUnit of Percentage\nmeasure Target Actual variation Comments\nQuality\nVictorian Institute per cent 98 98.4 0.4%\nof Forensic\nMedicine Quality\naudit\nTimeliness\nMedical and per cent 75-85 76.0\nscientific\ninvestigations\non the body of\nthe deceased\ncompleted within\ntwo days\nMedico-legal per cent 65-75 68.2\ndeath investigation\nreports issued\nwithin agreed\nperiod\nVIFM Annual Report 2024/25 / Page 40\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2024-2025.pdf)`\n- Enquiries Office of Although the number reported is\nnon-reportable deaths below the 2022–23 BP3 target, 4,860\nremains a high number of calls that\nare not coronial related and is within\na 5% variance of the amended BP3\ntarget set for 2023–24.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- [Page 93]\nFive-year financial summary\n($ thousand)\nYear 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23\nIncome from Government 41,486 45,939 46,231 49,275 48,647\nTotal income from transactions 47,143 50,286 52,054 56,826 60,163\nTotal expenses from transactions 45,241 50,216 51,769 57,014 58,251\nNet result from transactions 1,902 70 285 (188) 1,912\nNet result for the period 1,516 (168) 529 420 1,812\nNet cashflow from operating activities 2,142 739 2,846 5,477 6,632\nTotal assets 202,641 198,942 208,240 211,053 211,455\nTotal liabilities 12,806 12,338 13,777 15,061 13,661\nFinancial Performance – Operating Total expenses from transactions for 2022–23\nStatement increased on 2021–22 by $1.2 million.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- The effect of staff vacancies combined with\nimproved revenue for tissue distribution resulted\nTotal income from transactions improved on in the overall net result of a surplus in operations of\n2021–22 from the increased revenue derived from $1.29 million and a comprehensive result of a surplus\nthe sale of non-government appropriated services. of $1.81 million after adjustments for debt provisions\nThis includes a significant increase in revenue and other economic flows for leave provisions.\n($4.3 million increase from 2021–22) generated for\nthe distribution of tissues through the Donor Tissue\nBank of Victoria (DTBV), noting that this has a direct\nimpact on associated increased operating costs.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- Other disclosures\n8.1 Other economic flows included in net result\n8.2 Responsible persons\n8.3 Remuneration of executives\n8.4 Related parties\n8.5 Remuneration of auditors\n8.6 Subsequent events\n8.7 Other accounting policies\n8.8 Australian Accounting Standards issued that are not yet effective\n8.9 Glossary of technical terms\n8.10 Style conventions\n110 VICTORIAN INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC MEDICINE\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- Noel Woodford Mr Peter Ford Net result from transactions (net operating balance) 1,912,029 (188,028)\nDirector Chief Finance Officer\nVictorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine\nOther economic flows included in net result\nNet gain/(loss) on financial instruments (a) 8.1 (185,342) 2,962\nMelbourne Melbourne Other gain/(loss) from other economic flows 8.1 85,567 604,585\n31 October 2023 31 October 2023\nTotal other economic flows included in net result (99,775) 607,547\nNet result 1,812,254 419,519\nComprehensive result 1,812,254 419,519\nThe accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- Balance at 30 June 2021 3 0,315,714 ( 3,201,142) 1 67,348,976 1 94,463,548\nNet result for the year - 4 19,519 - 4 19,519 Its principal address is:\nEquity transfers to other Government Entities 65 Kavanagh Street\n(Fixed Assets) - - ( 61,194) ( 61,194) Southbank VIC 3006\nOther comprehensive income for the year - - 1 ,170,154 1 ,170,154\nA description of the nature of its operations and its principal activities is included in the Report of Operations, which does not form\npart of these financial statements.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- Balance at 30 June 2022 3 0,315,714 ( 2,781,623) 1 68,457,936 1 95,992,027\nBasis of preparation\nNet result for the year - 1 ,812,254 - 1 ,812,254\nOther comprehensive income for the year These financial statements are in Australian dollars and the historical cost convention is used unless a different measurement basis is\n- - 7 99,566 7 99,566\nspecifically disclosed in the note associated with the item measured on a different basis.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- Medico-legal death number 6,450– 7,165 3.1%\ninvestigation services1 6,950\nProvision of expert forensic number 200–250 227\nmedical and scientific\nevidence in court\nPeer reviewed research number 85 64 -24.7% This unfunded measure reports\narticles published the number of publications VIFM\nstaff have written or contributed\nto.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2023-24.web-Report-202411291.pdf)`\n- [Page 91]\nF I V E -Y E A R F I N A N C I A L S U M M A R Y\nYear 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24\nIncome from Government 45,939 46,231 49,275 48,647 52,575\nTotal income from transactions 50,286 52,054 56,826 60,163 64,084\nTotal expenses from transactions 50,216 51,769 57,014 58,251 62,806\nNet result from transactions 70 285 (188) 1,912 1,278\nNet result for the period (168) 529 420 1,812 1,464\nNet cashflow from 739 2,846 5,477 5,832 6,690\noperating activities\nTotal assets 198,942 208,240 211,053 212,265 234,348\nTotal liabilities 12,338 13,777 15,061 13,661 17,179\nF I N A N C I A L P E R F O R M A N C E – Total expenses from transactions for 2023–24\nO P E R AT I N G S TAT E M E N T have increased from 2022–23 by $4.5 million.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2023-24.web-Report-202411291.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $1.2 million, 1.2 million | [Page 93]\nFive-year financial summary\n($ thousand)\nYear 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23\nIncome from Government 41,486 45,939 46,231 49,275 48,647\nTotal income from transactions 47,143 50,286 52,054 56,826 60,163\nTotal expenses from transactions 45,241 50,216 51,769 57,014 58,251\nNet result from transactions 1,902 70 285 (188) 1,912\nNet result for the period 1,516 (168) 529 420 1,812\nNet cashflow from operating activities 2,142 739 2,846 5 | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)` |\n| $1.29 million, $1.81 million, $4.3 million, 1.29 million, 1.81 million, 4.3 million | The effect of staff vacancies combined with\nimproved revenue for tissue distribution resulted\nTotal income from transactions improved on in the overall net result of a surplus in operations of\n2021–22 from the increased revenue derived from $1.29 million and a comprehensive result of a surplus\nthe sale of non-government appropriated services. of $1.81 million after adjustments for debt provisions\nThis includes a significant increase in revenue an | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)` |\n| $20,000 , $160,00\n, $160,000, $179,999\n, $180,000, $199,999 | [Page 101]\nTable 15: Workforce classification breakdown (headcount) Table 16: Annualised total salary, by $20,000 bands, for executives\nand other senior non-executive staff\nClassification Total\nIncome band Executives Senior Technical\nVPS 1–6\n(salary) Specialist/VPS\nGrade 7\nVPS Grade 1 0\n< $160,00\nVPS Grade 2 28\n$160,000-$179,999\nVPS Grade 3 58\n$180,000-$199,999 1\nVPS Grade 4 61\n$200,000-$219,999 1\nVPS Grade 5 33\n$220,000-$239,999\nVPS Grade 6 27\n$ | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)` |\n| $4.5 million, 4.5 million | [Page 91]\nF I V E -Y E A R F I N A N C I A L S U M M A R Y\nYear 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24\nIncome from Government 45,939 46,231 49,275 48,647 52,575\nTotal income from transactions 50,286 52,054 56,826 60,163 64,084\nTotal expenses from transactions 50,216 51,769 57,014 58,251 62,806\nNet result from transactions 70 285 (188) 1,912 1,278\nNet result for the period (168) 529 420 1,812 1,464\nNet cashflow from 739 2,846 5,477 5,832 6,690\nop | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2023-24.web-Report-202411291.pdf)` |\n| $2.12 million, $1M, $1.95 , 2.12 million | The effect of increased staff costs across\nCash flows\noperational areas, combined with the\nreduced revenue for tissue distribution\nresulted in the overall net result of a The net cashflow from operating activities\ndeficit in operations of $2.12 million and a is a $1M outflow, reflecting the reduction in\ncomprehensive result of a deficit of $1.95 income generated from the distribution of\nmillion after adjustments for reduced year tissues through t | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2024-2025.pdf)` |\n| $1.16 million, $4.3 million, 1.16 million, 4.3 million | The net for the 2022–23 financial year is an increase of\nincrease in 2022–23 relates to both an increase $1.16 million compared to 2021–22, reflecting\nin physical assets of $4.3 million offset by annual the increased revenue outlined above, offset by\ndepreciation charges and increases to intangible purchases of non-financial assets.\nassets. | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)` |\n| $39.7 million, 39.7 million | The project managed by Where the Institute has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards or transferred control, the asset is recognised to the\nThe Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) Community Safety Building Authority, commenced in 2021-22 has a budget extent of the Institute’s continuing involvement in the asset.\nof $39.7 million (exclusive of equipment components). | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2023-24.web-Report-202411291.pdf)` |\n| $18.98M, $3.5M, $4 million, $12.06M, 4 million | [Page 99]\nTotal expenses from transactions for physical assets of $18.98M offset by annual\n2024/25 are increased on 2023/24 by $3.5M. depreciation charges, increases to intangible\nThe increase relates to employee costs, assets of $4 million, and a reduction in the\nwhich include funded payments for the recorded land value following a management\nnew VPS award outlined above and filled revaluation based of $12.06M. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2024-2025.pdf)` |\n| $19.4 million, $7.4 million, 19.4 million, 7.4 million | The Institute has the Victorian Government in the 2023-24 State Budget\ncapacity to advance this project which, I note, has for the operation of Clinical Forensic Medicine\nthe support of the Attorney-General. (CFM) including the allocation of $19.4 million over\nthe next 4 years and thereafter ongoing annual\nAn example of the successful utilisation of funding of $7.4 million. | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)` |\n| $1.3 million, $2.5 million, 1.3 million, 2.5 million | Net employee\ncosts reduced by $1.3 million on the previous year\nA summary of the Victorian Institute of Forensic because of unfilled staff vacancies, and non-salary\nMedicine’s financial performance in 2022–23 is costs have increased by $2.5 million compared\nset out below. | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)` |\n| $20,000 , $160,00\n, $160,000, $179,999\n, $180,000, $199,999 | Table 16: Annualised total salary, by $20,000 bands, for executives and other senior non-executive staff\nIncome band (salary) Executives Senior Technical Specialist/\nVPS Grade 7\n< $160,00\n$160,000-$179,999\n$180,000-$199,999 1\n$200,000-$219,999\n$220,000-$239,999 1\n$240,000-$259,999\n$260,000-$279,999\n$280,000-$299,999\n$300,000-$319,999 1\nTotal 2 1\nThe salaries reported above are for the full financial year, at a 1-FTE rate, and exclude superannuati | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2023-24.web-Report-202411291.pdf)` |\n| 285 staff, 292 staff | Workforce Data and\nStaffing Trends\nEmployment Principles\nAt 30 June 2025, the VIFM employed a\nAs an employer, the VIFM adheres to the\ntotal of 285 staff compared to 292 staff\npublic sector employment principles:\nat 30 June 2024.\n■ employment decisions are based on merit\nThe following tables disclose the head count\n■ public sector employees are treated fairly and FTE of all active employees of the VIFM,\nand reasonably employed in the last full pay | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2024-2025.pdf)` |\n| $20,000 , $160,00\n, $160,000, $179,999\n, $180,000, $199,999 | Annualised total salary, by $20,000 bands, for executives and other senior non‑\nexecutive staff\nIncome band (salary) Executives Senior Technical Specialist/VPS Grade 7\n< $160,00\n$160,000-$179,999\n$180,000-$199,999 1\n$200,000-$219,999\n$220,000-$239,999 1\n$240,000-$259,999 1\n$260,000-$279,999\n$280,000-$299,999\n$300,000-$319,999\n$320,000-$339,999 1\nTotal 2 2\nThe salaries reported above are for the full financial year, at a 1-FTE rate, and exclude\nsu | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2024-2025.pdf)` |\n| $1.75 million, 1.75 million | Intangible assets, property, plant $1.75 million compared to 2022–23 and reflects\nand equipment are all reported net of annual the increased revenue outlined above offset by\ndepreciation. | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2023-24.web-Report-202411291.pdf)` |\n| $211.46 million, $0.4 million, $6.6 million, $31.67 million, $0.45 million, $179.8 million | [Page 94]\nFinancial Position – Balance Sheet Cash Flows\nIn 2022–23 total assets of $211.46 million have The net cashflow from operating activities is a\nincreased by $0.4 million compared to June 2022. $6.6 million inflow, reflecting receipts from non-\ngovernment appropriated activity, which includes\nFinancial assets relating to cash and receivables income generated from the distribution of tissues\nof $31.67 million has reduced by $0.45 million an | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)` |\n| $234.35 million, $6.7 million, $22.08 million, $37.06 million, $4.59\nmillion, $197.28 | [Page 92]\nF I N A N C I A L P O S I T I O N – C A S H F L OW S\nB A L A N C E S H E E T\nThe net cashflow from operating activities is a\nIn 2023–24, total assets of $234.35 million $6.7 million positive inflow, reflecting receipts\nhave increased by $22.08 million compared from government and income generated from\nto 2022–23. the distribution of tissues through the DTBV\nand from fee-for-service work, such as the\nFinancial assets relating to cash and | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2023-24.web-Report-202411291.pdf)` |\n| $15.8 million, $5.5 million, $1.5 million, $0.8 million, 15.8 million, 5.5 million | The net increase in 2023–24 purchases of non-financial assets.\nrelates to both an increase in physical assets\nof $15.8 million offset by annual depreciation Additional Information\ncharges and includes a management\nrevaluation of buildings of $5.5 million and A full copy of the 2023–24 financial statements\nincreases to intangible assets of $1.5 million. and audit opinion are included at the end\nAdditions to physical assets include $0.8 million of | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2023-24.web-Report-202411291.pdf)` |\n| $1.2 million, 1.2 million | [Page 93]\nFive-year financial summary\n($ thousand)\nYear 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23\nIncome from Government 41,486 45,939 46,231 49,275 48,647\nTotal income from transactions 47,143 50,286 52,054 56,826 60,163\nTotal expenses from transactions 45,241 50,216 51,769 57,014 58,251\nNet result from transactions 1,902 70 285 (188) 1,912\nNet result for the period 1,516 (168) 529 420 1,812\nNet cashflow from operating activities 2,142 739 2,846 5 | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)` |\n| $1.29 million, $1.81 million, $4.3 million, 1.29 million, 1.81 million, 4.3 million | The effect of staff vacancies combined with\nimproved revenue for tissue distribution resulted\nTotal income from transactions improved on in the overall net result of a surplus in operations of\n2021–22 from the increased revenue derived from $1.29 million and a comprehensive result of a surplus\nthe sale of non-government appropriated services. of $1.81 million after adjustments for debt provisions\nThis includes a significant increase in revenue an | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)` |\n| $4.5 million, 4.5 million | [Page 91]\nF I V E -Y E A R F I N A N C I A L S U M M A R Y\nYear 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24\nIncome from Government 45,939 46,231 49,275 48,647 52,575\nTotal income from transactions 50,286 52,054 56,826 60,163 64,084\nTotal expenses from transactions 50,216 51,769 57,014 58,251 62,806\nNet result from transactions 70 285 (188) 1,912 1,278\nNet result for the period (168) 529 420 1,812 1,464\nNet cashflow from 739 2,846 5,477 5,832 6,690\nop | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2023-24.web-Report-202411291.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- [Page 40]\nBiotech Highs and Lows (2010–2020) Australia, which impacted upon the viability of\ngovernment-supported not-for-profit tissue banks,\nAn important milestone in the story of the DTBV such as the DTBV.\nwas reached in 2015, when the new purpose-built\nfacility funded by $13 million from the Australian By 2019 the DTBV was supplying only 4 per cent\nGovernment became operational.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- [Page 50]\nMark Gardiner – Chief Information Officer\nGOAL 3: Partnerships and GOAL 4: Partnerships and\nConnections – Closer partnership Connections – Collaborative\nwith the Coroners Court of Victoria relationships established with\nto drive system reform all our clinical forensic medicine\nstakeholders\nKey Achievements in 2022–23\nKey Achievements in 2022–23\nVIFM Facility Tours for CCoV Staff\nThe VIFM’s Chief Medical Officer is re-establishing\nHalf-day orientation tours recommenced following\nconnections with hospitals where the VIFM\nthe pandemic with tours held in October 2022 and\nmedical staff are called to examine victims of\nMay 2023.\nviolence with a view to formalising Memorandums\nof Understanding for on-site examinations.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- This involves several\nmanage, share, use and learn from\nprojects including:\nour information\n• Case Management System Replacement to a\ncontemporary system that facilitates efficient\nKey achievements in 2022–23 and innovative workflows and reporting to\nsupport death investigation\nInfrastructure Migration to the Cloud\n• the Radio Frequency Identification Exhibit\nTracking Project to electronically identify the\nA significant portion of the VIFM information and\nlocation of samples\ncommunications technology (ICT) infrastructure\nand software has been migrated to the cloud, • Donor Tissue Bank Instrument and\nfacilitating the following business benefits: Consumables Management to digitise and\nreplace manual, paper-based processes\n• reduced risk associated with the on-\nsite data centre, including data loss and • the Electronic Toxicology Certificates project,\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- [Page 42]\nYear 2024/25\nUnit of Percentage\nmeasure Target Actual variation Comments\nQuality\nVictorian Institute per cent 98 98.4 0.4%\nof Forensic\nMedicine Quality\naudit\nTimeliness\nMedical and per cent 75-85 76.0\nscientific\ninvestigations\non the body of\nthe deceased\ncompleted within\ntwo days\nMedico-legal per cent 65-75 68.2\ndeath investigation\nreports issued\nwithin agreed\nperiod\nVIFM Annual Report 2024/25 / Page 40\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2024-2025.pdf)`\n- [pages 73,74,75,76]\nupplied as an allograft product to\nProjects completed included:\nhospitals, is also in progress.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- Lebanon’s Internal Security Force was delivered at\nEmeritus Professor Stephen Cordner undertook\na facility near Beirut, Lebanon in September 2022.\na mission to the ICC from 14–22 September 2022\n• Quality Management of Forensic Services\nat the request of the Forensic Unit to provide\nIraq: The VIFM ran an on-site five-day intensive\nadvice, assist with planning and discuss the UN\nForensic Service Quality Management Training\nHuman Rights Council report on the Global State of\nProgram in October 2022 for a visiting Iraqi\nMedico-Legal Death Investigations.\ndelegation of professional staff from the Medico-\nLegal Directorate, Baghdad.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- [pages 88,89,90,91]\nuous appreciation.\n■ Service milestones: Celebrating the\nRespect, Openness, Service, Integrity,\ncommitment of our long-serving employees\nInnovation (ROSII) Awards\nthrough milestone events that highlight\ntheir invaluable contributions.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2023-24.web-Report-202411291.pdf)`\n- In 2024, we continued to celebrate our In 2024 and 2025, new initiatives will be\npeople through the Quarterly ROSII Awards, introduced focused on both formal and\nrecognising individuals and teams who have informal recognition of our people, ensuring\ndemonstrated exceptional performance, that achievements at all levels are celebrated.\nleadership, and commitment to our Our revamped program will emphasise not\norganisational values: Respect, Openness, only performance, but also contributions to\nService, Integrity, and Innovation (ROSII). our culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and\nBy aligning our awards with these values innovation.\nand our strategic goal of “Valued People,”\nKey highlights include:\nwe ensure that our employees feel both\nappreciated and celebrated.\n■ Spot recognition: Empowering managers\nOur focus on rewarding both individual and peers to recognise on-the-spot\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2024-2025.pdf)`\n- [Page 51]\nGOAL 5: Valued People – A diverse GOAL 6: Leading Edge Facilities and\nand engaged workforce that Technology – A safe and welcoming\nis continuously learning and service and education hub\ndeveloping to create the VIFM of\nthe future\nKey Achievements in 2022–23\nPsychological Safety Compliance Review\nKey Achievements in 2022–23\nAn external consultant undertook a psychological\nMinimum Core Training Program for Managers\nsafety compliance review and developed an\nVIFM managers undertook essential training Action Plan.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- Quality\nVictorian Institute of per cent 98 97.8\nForensic Medicine\nQuality audit2\nTimeliness\nMedical and scientific per cent 75–85 73.9 -1.5%\ninvestigations on the\nbody of the deceased\ncompleted within\ntwo days3\nMedico-legal death per cent 65–75 66\ninvestigation reports\nissued within\nagreed period4\n1 Count of medico-legal death investigations for the Coroners Court of Victoria.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- [pages 56,57,58,59,60]\ndical and scientific per cent 75–85 73.9 -1.5%\ninvestigations on the\nbody of the deceased\ncompleted within\ntwo days3\nMedico-legal death per cent 65–75 66\ninvestigation reports\nissued within\nagreed period4\n1 Count of medico-legal death investigations for the Coroners Court of Victoria.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- Rectification to the VIFM asset was completed in March 2022.\n● to provide, promote and assist in the provision of forensic pathology and related services in Victoria and, as far as practicable, oversee and co-\n2.1.2 Sale of goods and services\nordinate those services in Victoria;\n● to promote, provide and assist in the post-graduate instruction and training of trainee specialist pathologists in the field of forensic pathology in\n2023 2022\nVictoria;\n$ $\n● to promote, provide and assist in the post-graduate instruction and training of persons qualified in biological sciences in the field of toxicological\nand forensic science in Victoria; Distribution of goods - Donor Tissue Bank 10,032,210 5,649,314\n● to provide training facilities for doctors, medical undergraduates and such other persons as may be considered appropriate by the Council to Rendering of services 1,483,700 1,901,673\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- The Council has\ndelegated or assigned the following functions − understanding the external audit\nto the ARMC under its Terms of Reference: strategy and internal audit activities\n− considering the external auditor’s views\n■ Independently review and assess the\non any issues, including accounting\neffectiveness of the VIFM’s systems and\nissues that may impact on the financial\ncontrols for financial management,\nstatements, financial management\nperformance and sustainability, including\ncompliance issues and other relevant\nrisk management.\nrisks impacting the VIFM’s finances\n■ Oversee the internal audit function under\n− considering external audit outcomes,\nDirection 3.2.2 of the Standing Directions of\nincluding financial and performance\nthe Minister for Finance 2018 (made under\naudits\nthe Financial Management Act 1994)\nincluding to: − providing a standing invitation to\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2024-2025.pdf)`\n- [pages 68,69,70,71]\ns and risks\nServices to children (<18) 42 affecting the quality of forensic samples and\noperational issues, with the aim to collaboratively\nFitness for interview (in person) 64\nenhance service delivery\nFitness for interview (via phone or 806\n• Attendance at multidisciplinary service\naudiovisual)\nmeetings (for example VPFSD, Centre Against\nTraffic medicine 278\nSexual Assault (CASA) and Multi-disciplinary\nExpert opinion 636 Centre (MDC))\nBiological specimen collection 8 • Supervision (junior medical staff projects/\npublications).\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- [pages 10,11,12,13,14]\nAcquisition\n■ Internal investigation of quality issues\n■ Learning and Development\n■ Oversight of risk management\n■ Performance and Talent\n■ Strategic and business planning leadership\n■ Employee Relations\nand support\n■ Culture and engagement\n■ Information management\n■ Employee participation and communication\nLegal, Governance and Policy ■ Wellbeing\n■ Governance support for the VIFM Council ■ Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)\nand committees\n■ Payroll, remuneration and benefits\n■ Statutory interpretation and legal advice\n■ Policy development\n■ Research governance support\n■ Contract management\n■ Privacy and data protection advice\n■ Compliance monitoring\nANNUAL REPORT 2023–2024 04\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2023-24.web-Report-202411291.pdf)`\n- [pages 19,20,21]\n2004 and the other regulatory requirements:\nFinancial Management Act 1994.\n■ The Executive and Finance Committee\nCouncil Composition ■ The Audit and Risk Management\nCommittee\nThe VIFM Act provides that the Council\n■ The VIFM Ethics Committee\ncomprises 13 members.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2024-2025.pdf)`\n- Direction 3.2.2.2(b).\n− review and approve the annual audit ■ Consider recommendations made by\nwork program prepared under Direction internal and external auditors relating to\n3.2.2.2(c) or impacting on financial management,\nperformance and sustainability and actions\n− review the effectiveness and efficiency to be taken by the VIFM to resolve any\nof the function issues raised.\n− advise the agency on the appointment ■ Regularly review implementation of actions\nand performance of the internal in response to internal or external audits,\nauditors including remedial actions to mitigate\nfuture instances of non‐compliance.\n− meet privately with internal auditors if\nnecessary. ■ Review appropriate financial management\ndelegations of authority.\n■ Review annual financial statements and\nmake a recommendation to the VIFM ■ Review other strategic policies that are\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2024-2025.pdf)`\n- [Page 109]\nNick O’Meara – Manager – IT Governance, Audit and Risk\nANNUAL REPORT 2022–2023 105\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- [Page 30]\nMr Tim Fitzmaurice\nThe Honourable John Coldrey AM KC\nCouncil Member (retired November 2023)\nChair of Council (retired September 2023)\n■ Nominee of the Chairman\n■ Nominee of the Attorney-General\n■ Executive and Finance Committee Member Committees\n■ Audit and Risk Management Committee ■ Donor Tissue Bank Committee Chairman\nMember ■ Executive and Finance Committee Member\n■ Audit and Risk Management Committee\nSince becoming a barrister in 1966 Justice\nMember\nColdrey has contributed to many different areas\nof the legal profession throughout Australia.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2023-24.web-Report-202411291.pdf)`\n- This includes: 2021–22 6,955\n■ an assessment of the medical history 2022–23 7,296\n■ a medical assessment of the cause and\n2023–24 7,165\ncircumstances around the death\n■ interpretation of post-mortem CT scans\n■ a summary of any family concerns and\nhealthcare issues\n■ a recommendation as to whether an\nautopsy or external examination should\nbe performed.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2023-24.web-Report-202411291.pdf)`\n- Capital expenditure commitments 4,044,445 - - 4,044,445\nEquipment maintenance commitments 369,620 1,339,810 - 1,709,431 Derecognition of financial assets: A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similar financial assets) is\nSoftware support commitments 523,369 900,038 252,384 1,675,791 derecognised when:\nOther commitments 108,297 - - 108,297 ● the rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired; or\n● the Institute retains the right to receive cash flows from the asset, but has assumed an obligation to pay them in full without material delay to a third\nTotal commitments (inclusive of GST) 5,045,732 2,239,848 252,384 7,537,964 party under a ‘pass through’ arrangement; or\nLess GST recoverable ( 685,269)\n● the Institute has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset and either:\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2023-24.web-Report-202411291.pdf)`\n- [Page 12]\nCorporate Services and\nDevelopment Providing\nCorporate and Logistical\nSupport to the Operations\nQuality and Improvement, Legal, Governance\nInformation and Risk and Policy\nManagement\n■ Governance support for the VIFM Council\nand Committees\n■ Oversight and management of the VIFM\nQuality Management System including: ■ Statutory interpretation and legal advice\n− Document control administration ■ Policy development\n− Continuous Improvement Requests ■ Research governance support\nand Corrective Actions (CIRCA)\n■ Strategic and business planning\nadministration\nleadership and support\n− Internal quality auditing\n■ Contract management\n− Proficiency testing administration\n■ Privacy and Data Protection\n− National Association of Testing\n■ Compliance monitoring\nAuthorities (NATA) Accreditation\nand International Organization for\nStandardization (ISO) Certification Information,\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2024-2025.pdf)`\n- As a Victorian\nPublic Sector Entity, the VIFM operates in The Council has four committees to ensure\naccordance with the provisions of Part 5 of compliance with legislative, accreditation and\nthe Public Administration Act 2004 and the other regulatory requirements:\nFinancial Management Act 1994.\n■ The Executive and Finance Committee\nCouncil Composition ■ The Audit and Risk Management\nCommittee\nThe VIFM Act provides that the Council\n■ The VIFM Ethics Committee\ncomprises 13 members.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2024-2025.pdf)`\n- [Page 26]\nThe VIFM Council\nThe Honourable John Coldrey AM KC State Coroner Judge John Cain LLB BEc\n• Council Chairman • Ex Officio Council Member\n• Nominee of the Attorney-General • State Coroner of Victoria\n• Executive and Finance Committee Member\nJohn Cain was appointed State Coroner in October\n• Audit and Risk Management Committee\n2019, prior to which he was Victoria’s Solicitor for\nMember\nPublic Prosecutions since November 2015.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- In Total number of 39 42 40\nincidents\nthe coming year, the OHS Advisory and Human\nResources teams will work collaboratively with staff Annual incident 1.59 1.60 1.57\nrate per 100 full-\nin the identification of psychosocial hazards and\ntime equivalent\nthe development of appropriate actions to reduce\n(FTE) employee\nthe risk level of psychosocial hazards at all levels of\nstaff at the VIFM.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- Indicator 2021–22 % 2022–23 %\nTotal units of waste Not Not\ndisposed (kg and %) available available Indicator 2021–22 2022–23\n[Indicator WR1]\nTotal Scope 1 greenhouse See 387.215\nLandfill (disposal) 30 gas emissions (tonnes CO -e) below\n2\n[Indicator G1]\nRecycling/ 70\nrecovery Total Scope 2 greenhouse 4,119 2,575.988\n(disposal) gas emissions (tonnes\nCO -e) [Indicator G2]\nFood and 80 2\ngarden Total Scope 3 greenhouse gas 76.5 116.000\norganics emissions from commercial\n(FOGO) air travel (tonnes CO -e)\n2\n[Indicator G3]\nCardboard 100\nNotes: The 2021–22 figure for Total Scope 2 greenhouse gas\nPercentage of\nemissions includes Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions for 2021–22.\noffice sites which\nare covered by\ndedicated collection The VIFM Green Team\nservices for\n[Indicator WR2] The VIFM has established a Green Team, a cross-\norganisational group of staff who share a passion\nPrinter cartridges 100\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- In 2024, we continued to celebrate our In 2024 and 2025, new initiatives will be\npeople through the Quarterly ROSII Awards, introduced focused on both formal and\nrecognising individuals and teams who have informal recognition of our people, ensuring\ndemonstrated exceptional performance, that achievements at all levels are celebrated.\nleadership, and commitment to our Our revamped program will emphasise not\norganisational values: Respect, Openness, only performance, but also contributions to\nService, Integrity, and Innovation (ROSII). our culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and\nBy aligning our awards with these values innovation.\nand our strategic goal of “Valued People,”\nKey highlights include:\nwe ensure that our employees feel both\nappreciated and celebrated.\n■ Spot recognition: Empowering managers\nOur focus on rewarding both individual and peers to recognise on-the-spot\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2024-2025.pdf)`\n- VIFM Staff – Recognition\nAppendix E – Presentations 171\nand Awards – 2024/25 90\nAppendix F – Staff by\nStaff Service Awards 92 Department as at 30 June 2025 174\nRespect, Openness, Service, Appendix G – Acknowledgements 187\nIntegrity, Innovation (ROSII) Awards 92\n15.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2024-2025.pdf)`\n- [Page 94]\nStaff Service Awards\n35 years 25 years 15 Years\nLinda Benton Jarrod Boxall Fiona Lawrence\nSofia Widdop Ben Stewart Jessica Fernandez\nAlexander Kotsos Grace Wang\n20 years\nKerryn Crump Richard Bassed\nSoumela Horomidis Fiona Leahy Jennah Orchard\nCatherine Howie Kimberly Conway\n30 years\nKaty Sadler\n10 Years\nMichael Burke Gabrielle Conners\nTimothy Malpass Maaike Moller\nSteven Stefanovski\nRowena Zammit\nCatherine Pietrzak\nRespect, Openness, Service,\nIntegrity, Innovation (ROSII)\nAwards\nAugust 2024 March 2025\nBen Thompson Matthew Borg\nDecember 2024 June 2025\nJennah Orchard Forensic Technical Service\nCharlie Ford\nVIFM Annual Report 2024/25 / Page 92\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2024-2025.pdf)`\n- [pages 95,96,97,98]\nrs 25 years 15 Years\nLinda Benton Jarrod Boxall Fiona Lawrence\nSofia Widdop Ben Stewart Jessica Fernandez\nAlexander Kotsos Grace Wang\n20 years\nKerryn Crump Richard Bassed\nSoumela Horomidis Fiona Leahy Jennah Orchard\nCatherine Howie Kimberly Conway\n30 years\nKaty Sadler\n10 Years\nMichael Burke Gabrielle Conners\nTimothy Malpass Maaike Moller\nSteven Stefanovski\nRowena Zammit\nCatherine Pietrzak\nRespect, Openness, Service,\nIntegrity, Innovation (ROSII)\nAwards\nAugust 2024 March 2025\nBen Thompson Matthew Borg\nDecember 2024 June 2025\nJennah Orchard Forensic Technical Service\nCharlie Ford\nVIFM Annual Report 2024/25 / Page 92\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2024-2025.pdf)`\n- People Matter Survey 2023, which features new\nThey are:\nquestions to support future workplace auditing\n• Responsiveness\nfor the Gender Equality Act and to report on\n• Integrity improvements to workplace gender equality in the\n• Impartiality Victorian public sector.\n• Accountability\n• Respect Occupational Health and Safety\n• Leadership\nThe environment for occupational health\n• Human rights.\nand safety (OHS) work at the VIFM has been\nchallenging during the past three years as we have\nThe public sector values are promoted through\nnavigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic\nthe Code of Conduct for Victorian Public Sector\nand managed significant staffing changes to\nEmployees.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)`\n- In 2024, we continued to David Ranson\ncelebrate our people through the Quarterly Jodie Leditschke\nROSII Awards, recognising individuals and\nteams who have demonstrated exceptional 30 years\nperformance, leadership, and commitment to Matthew Lynch\nour organisational values: Respect, Openness,\nService, Integrity, and Innovation (ROSII).\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2023-24.web-Report-202411291.pdf)`\n- Opening balance 104,300,000 64,325,198 8,857,207\nAdditions - 14,009,390 840,253\nFor those assets and liabilities for which fair values are determined, the following disclosures are provided: Disposals - - (3,169)\n● carrying amount and the fair value (which would be the same for those assets measured at fair value);\n● which level of the fair value hierarchy was used to determine the fair value; and Gains or losses recognised in net result\n● in respect of those assets and liabilities subject to fair value determination using Level 3 inputs: Depreciation - ( 3,224,036) ( 1,394,036)\n- a reconciliation of the movements in fair values from the beginning of the year to the end; and Gains or losses recognised in other economic flows - other\n- details of significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value determination. comprehensive income\nRevaluation adjustment - 5,538,048 -\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2023-24.web-Report-202411291.pdf)`\n- Net gain/(loss) on financial instruments\nImpairment of loans and receivables (a) (46,809) (185,342)\nPlant and equipment Current Cost per unit (a) $5,000 to A significant Total net gain/(loss) on financial instruments (46,809) (185,342)\nreplacement cost $1,780,000 increase or\nOther gain/(loss) from other economic flows\ndecrease in cost\nNet gain/(loss) arising from revaluation of long service\nper unit would\nleave liability (b) 232,826 85,567\nresult in a\nsignificantly higher Total other gain/(loss) from other economic flows 232,826 85,567\nor lower fair value.\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2023-24.web-Report-202411291.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. 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  "legislation_md": "# Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:32:09.924029+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-VIC-050\n**Jurisdiction**: Victoria\n**Portfolio**: Justice\n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 25\n- Unique legislation references found: 59\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 57 |\n| Rules | 2 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Financial Management Act 1994\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 28\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Financial+Management+Act+1994\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- f the land on which we live and work. We\nrecognise their continuing connection to land, water and culture\nand pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging.\n\n[page 4]\nReport of Operations\nAccountable Officer’s Declaration\nIn accordance with the Financial Management\nAct 1994, I am pleased to present the Victorian\nInstitute of Forensic Medicine’s Annual Report\nfor the year ending 30 June 2023.\nProfessor Noel Woodford\nDirector\nii VICTORIAN INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC MEDICINE\n\n[page 5]\nTable of\nContents\n01 Overview 02\n02 The Chairman’s P\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- e Minister for the time being\nAs a Victorian Public Sector Entity, the VIFM\nresponsible for women’s affairs in Victoria\noperates in accordance with the provisions of Part\n5 of the Public Administration Act 2004 and the • one other person who has knowledge of,\nFinancial Management Act 1994. or experience in, accountancy or financial\nmanagement.\nThe Executive Officer to Council is the VIFM’s Chief\nOperating Officer.\nCouncil Committees\nThe Council has four committees to ensure\ncompliance with legislative, accreditation and other\nregulatory requir\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- perating statement\nFor the financial year ended 30 June 2023\nThe attached financial statements for the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine have been prepared in accordance with Direction 5.2 of the Standing\nDirections of the Assistant Treasurer under the Financial Management Act 1994 , applicable Financial Reporting Directions, Australian Accounting\nStandards including Interpretations and other mandatory professional reporting requirements.\nDeclaration in financial\n2023 2022\nstatements Notes\nWe further state that, in our opinion, the info\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- perating statement\nFor the financial year ended 30 June 2023\nThe attached financial statements for the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine have been prepared in accordance with Direction 5.2 of the Standing\nDirections of the Assistant Treasurer under the Financial Management Act 1994 , applicable Financial Reporting Directions, Australian Accounting\nStandards including Interpretations and other mandatory professional reporting requirements.\n2023 2022\nNotes\nWe further state that, in our opinion, the information set out in the comprehensive\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- ‘Significant judgement or estimates’.\nThese financial statements cover the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine as an individual reporting entity.\nCompliance information\nThese general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994 (FMA) and\napplicable Australian Accounting Standards (AAS), which include Interpretations, issued by the Australian Accounting Standards\nBoard (AASB). In particular, they are presented in a manner consistent with the requirements of the AASB 1049 Whole of\nGov\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Human Tissue Act 1982\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 15\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Human+Tissue+Act+1982\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- MEDICINE\n\n[page 69]\nGeorgina Lademann – Tissue Donation Nurse Specialist\nDonor Tissue Bank of Victoria Donation Service. The DTBV operates under both\nthe Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985\nHuman tissue, sourced from deceased and living and the Human Tissue Act 1982, and its operations\ndonors, is a crucial resource provided for the benefit are overseen by the Donor Tissue Bank Committee,\nof the community. For burn victims and heart valve comprising medical and coronial experts.\nrecipients, transplantation of skin and hea\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- ormance by the Coroners Court of its functions.\nThe Coroners Act 2008 regulates the reporting and investigating of certain deaths by coroners, including by directing medical investigators at the\nInstitute to undertake medical examinations of deceased persons.\nThe Human Tissue Act 1982 regulates the donation of human tissue by living persons and after death. It provides authority for post-mortem\nexaminations, prohibits the trading in human tissue and gives a definition of death.\nTo enable the Institute to fulfil its objective and provide ou\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- ormance by the Coroners Court of its functions.\nThe Coroners Act 2008 regulates the reporting and investigating of certain deaths by coroners, including by directing medical investigators at the\nInstitute to undertake medical examinations of deceased persons.\nThe Human Tissue Act 1982 regulates the donation of human tissue by living persons and after death. It provides authority for post-mortem\nexaminations, prohibits the trading in human tissue and gives a definition of death.\nTo enable the Institute to fulfil its objective and provide ou\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- e tissue banking facilities and services referred to in section\nVictoria for transplantation\n66(4).\nin orthopaedic,\ncardiothoracic, burns, and Section 66 (4)\nreconstructive surgery.\nTissue is also provided to (a) to receive tissue taken in accordance with the Human Tissue Act 1982\nauthorised researchers (whether under Part X of that Act or otherwise) from living persons in\nfor the completion Victoria and to process, store and supply the tissue for transplantation to\nof ethically approved living persons in Victoria or elsewhere or for u\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- of ethically approved living persons in Victoria or elsewhere or for use, in Victoria or elsewhere, for\nresearch projects. other therapeutic purposes or for medical or scientific purposes;\n(b) to remove tissue, or receive tissue taken, in accordance with the Human\nTissue Act 1982 from deceased persons in Victoria (whether or not a coroner\nhas jurisdiction to investigate the deaths) and to process, store and supply\nthe tissue for transplantation to living persons in Victoria or elsewhere or for\nuse, in Victoria or elsewhere, for other\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Carers Recognition Act 2012\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 10\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Carers+Recognition+Act+2012\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- d to\nstandards for buildings of its nature and age. members of the public on request to the VIFM\nPublic Interest Disclosure Coordinator (protected.\nPublic Interest Disclosures Act 2012\ndisclosure@vifm.org).\nThe Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012 (previously Carers Recognition Act 2012\ncalled the Protected Disclosure Act 2012) encourages\nand assists people to report improper conduct and The Carers Recognition Act 2012 does not have\ncorruption in the Victorian public sector. As a public direct application to the operation of the VIFM.\nentity\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- ator (protected.\nPublic Interest Disclosures Act 2012\ndisclosure@vifm.org).\nThe Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012 (previously Carers Recognition Act 2012\ncalled the Protected Disclosure Act 2012) encourages\nand assists people to report improper conduct and The Carers Recognition Act 2012 does not have\ncorruption in the Victorian public sector. As a public direct application to the operation of the VIFM.\nentity, the VIFM is subject to the Act. However, the Coronial Admissions and Enquiries\noffice will take into account the views of a carer\nSta\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- eased person, and\nor the taking of reprisals against those who\nwith victims of crime and their families and carers,\ncome forward to disclose such conduct. The\nalign with the care relationship principles set out in\nVIFM recognises the value of transparency\nthe Carers Recognition Act 2012.\nand accountability in our administrative and\nmanagement practices and supports the making\nof disclosures that reveal corrupt conduct, conduct\ninvolving a substantial mismanagement of public\nresources, or conduct involving a substantial risk to\npublic health\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- 99\nFRD 22 Compliance with building and maintenance provisions of Building Act 1993 100\nFRD 22 Statement on National Competition Policy 101\nFRD 22 Application and operation of the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012 100\nFRD 22 Application and operation of the Carers Recognition Act 2012 100\nFRD 22 Details of consultancies over $10 000 98\nFRD 22 Details of consultancies under $10 000 98\nFRD 22 Disclosure of government advertising expenditure 98\nFRD 22 Disclosure of ICT expenditure 98\nFRD 22 Statement of availability of other information 90\nFR\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- References to FRDs have been removed from the Disclosure Index if the specific FRDs do not contain requirements that are in the\nnature of disclosure.\nLegislation\nFreedom of Information Act 1982 99\nBuilding Act 1993 100\nPublic Interest Disclosures Act 2012 100\nCarers Recognition Act 2012 100\nLocal Jobs Act 2003 101\nFinancial Management Act 1994 101\n146 VICTORIAN INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC MEDICINE\n\n[page 151]\nAppendix B – The VIFM’s Services and Obligations\nThe VIFM serves the courts and community in accordance with the VIFM’s statutory objects an\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Administration Act 2004\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 10\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Public+Administration+Act+2004\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/d0007458.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- protection\nCharter provides the framework for its governance.\n• a nominee of the Minister for the time being\nAs a Victorian Public Sector Entity, the VIFM\nresponsible for women’s affairs in Victoria\noperates in accordance with the provisions of Part\n5 of the Public Administration Act 2004 and the • one other person who has knowledge of,\nFinancial Management Act 1994. or experience in, accountancy or financial\nmanagement.\nThe Executive Officer to Council is the VIFM’s Chief\nOperating Officer.\nCouncil Committees\nThe Council has four committees t\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- d documentation are managed appropriately\nofficers, administrative staff and other professionals.\nand sensitively in accordance with the Aboriginal\nThe majority of staff at the VIFM are employed\nHeritage Act 2006 and the Coroners Act 2008.\nunder Part 3 of the Public Administration Act 2004\nin accordance with the Victorian Public Service\nThe VIFM developed its inaugural Gender Equality\nEnterprise Agreement 2020. The VIFM also employs\nAction Plan (Action Plan) for 2021–25 in accordance\nexpert medical staff – forensic pathologists and\nwith the req\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- of processes within the Victorian public sector occur on terms and Controlled item generally refers to the capacity of a department to benefit from that item in the pursuit of the entity’s objectives and to deny or regulate the\nconditions consistent with the Public Administration Act 2004 and Codes of Conduct and Standards issued by the Victorian Public Sector Commission. access of others to that benefit.\nProcurement processes occur on terms and conditions consistent with the Victorian Government Purchasing Board.\nCurrent grants are amounts pa\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- of processes within the Victorian public sector occur on terms and Controlled item generally refers to the capacity of a department to benefit from that item in the pursuit of the entity’s objectives and to deny or regulate the\nconditions consistent with the Public Administration Act 2004 and Codes of Conduct and Standards issued by the Victorian Public Sector Commission. access of others to that benefit.\nProcurement processes occur on terms and conditions consistent with the Victorian Government Purchasing Board.\nCurrent grants are amounts pa\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- ith the Victorian public sector in a manner consistent with other members of\nthe public e.g. stamp duty and other government fees and charges. Further employment of processes within the Victorian public sector occur on terms and\nconditions consistent with the Public Administration Act 2004 and Codes of Conduct and Standards issued by the Victorian Public Sector Commission.\nProcurement processes occur on terms and conditions consistent with the Victorian Government Purchasing Board.\nOutside of normal citizen type transactions with the Institute,\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 9\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Public+Interest+Disclosures+Act+2012\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- IFM Council members,\nmaterial non-compliance with the current building officers and employees and can be provided to\nstandards for buildings of its nature and age. members of the public on request to the VIFM\nPublic Interest Disclosure Coordinator (protected.\nPublic Interest Disclosures Act 2012\ndisclosure@vifm.org).\nThe Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012 (previously Carers Recognition Act 2012\ncalled the Protected Disclosure Act 2012) encourages\nand assists people to report improper conduct and The Carers Recognition Act 2012 does not have\ncorrupt\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- nt building officers and employees and can be provided to\nstandards for buildings of its nature and age. members of the public on request to the VIFM\nPublic Interest Disclosure Coordinator (protected.\nPublic Interest Disclosures Act 2012\ndisclosure@vifm.org).\nThe Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012 (previously Carers Recognition Act 2012\ncalled the Protected Disclosure Act 2012) encourages\nand assists people to report improper conduct and The Carers Recognition Act 2012 does not have\ncorruption in the Victorian public sector. As a public direct applicat\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- t events 140\nFRD 22 Application and operation of Freedom of Information Act 1982 99\nFRD 22 Compliance with building and maintenance provisions of Building Act 1993 100\nFRD 22 Statement on National Competition Policy 101\nFRD 22 Application and operation of the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012 100\nFRD 22 Application and operation of the Carers Recognition Act 2012 100\nFRD 22 Details of consultancies over $10 000 98\nFRD 22 Details of consultancies under $10 000 98\nFRD 22 Disclosure of government advertising expenditure 98\nFRD 22 Disclosure of ICT ex\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- non-financial 131\ncorporations\nNote:\n(a) References to FRDs have been removed from the Disclosure Index if the specific FRDs do not contain requirements that are in the\nnature of disclosure.\nLegislation\nFreedom of Information Act 1982 99\nBuilding Act 1993 100\nPublic Interest Disclosures Act 2012 100\nCarers Recognition Act 2012 100\nLocal Jobs Act 2003 101\nFinancial Management Act 1994 101\n146 VICTORIAN INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC MEDICINE\n\n[page 151]\nAppendix B – The VIFM’s Services and Obligations\nThe VIFM serves the courts and community in accordance with\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- iance with the current persons who make public interest disclosures\nbuilding standards for buildings of its nature from detrimental action. These procedures are\nand age. readily available to the VIFM Council members,\nofficers and employees and can be provided\nPublic Interest Disclosures Act 2012 to members of the public on request to the\nVIFM Public Interest Disclosure Coordinator\nThe Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012 (protected.disclosure@vifm.org).\nencourages and assists people to report\nimproper conduct and corruption in the Carers Recognition\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Forensic Medicine (VIFM) Act 1985\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 8\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Forensic+Medicine+%28VIFM%29+Act+1985\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- al year ended 30 June 2023\n1. ABOUT THIS REPORT\nPhysical asset Accumulated Contributions\nTotal\nrevaluation surplus surplus by owner The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (the Institute) is established under the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) Act\n1985 operating under the auspices of the Department of Justice and Community Safety and reporting to Parliament through the\n$ $ $ $\nAttorney-General.\nBalance at 30 June 2021 3 0,315,714 ( 3,201,142) 1 67,348,976 1 94,463,548\nNet result for the year - 4 19,519 - 4\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- al year ended 30 June 2023\n1. ABOUT THIS REPORT\nPhysical asset Accumulated Contributions\nTotal\nrevaluation surplus surplus by owner The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (the Institute) is established under the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) Act\n1985 operating under the auspices of the Department of Justice and Community Safety and reporting to Parliament through the\n$ $ $ $\nAttorney-General.\nBalance at 30 June 2021 3 0,315,714 ( 3,201,142) 1 67,348,976 1 94,463,548\nNet result for the year - 4 19,519 - 4\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- controlled entity of the State of Victoria.\nNominee of the Council of Monash University Professor Sophia Zoungas 1 July 2022 to 11 March 2023\nVacant 12 March 2023 to 13 June 2023\nThe Institute is established under the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) Act 1985 operating under the auspices of the Department of Justice and\nProfessor Sophia Zoungas 14 June 2023 to 30 June 2023\nCommunity Safety and reporting to Parliament through the Attorney-General.\nNominee of the Minister for Health Dr Lee Hamley 1 July 2022 to 10 J\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- controlled entity of the State of Victoria.\nNominee of the Council of Monash University Professor Sophia Zoungas 1 July 2022 to 11 March 2023\nVacant 12 March 2023 to 13 June 2023\nThe Institute is established under the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) Act 1985 operating under the auspices of the Department of Justice and\nProfessor Sophia Zoungas 14 June 2023 to 30 June 2023\nCommunity Safety and reporting to Parliament through the Attorney-General.\nNominee of the Minister for Health Dr Lee Hamley 1 July 2022 to 10 J\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- E OF FORENSIC MEDICINE\n\n[page 119]\nNotes to the financial statements\nFor the financial year ended 30 June 2024\n1. ABOUT THIS REPORT\nThe Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (the Institute) is established under the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM)\nAct 1985 operating under the auspices of the Department of Justice and Community Safety and reporting to Parliament through the\nAttorney-General.\nIts principal address is:\n65 Kavanagh Street\nSouthbank VIC 3006\nA description of the nature of its operations and its prin\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Freedom of Information Act 1982\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 7\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Freedom+of+Information+Act+1982\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__03.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__08.html`\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- to protect persons who make public interest disclosures from detrimental action. These procedures can be provided to members of the public on request to the VIFM Public Interest Disclosure Coordinator (\nprotected.disclosure@vifm.org\n).\nFreedom of information\nThe\nFreedom of Information Act 1982\n(Vic) (FOI Act) provides you with the right to request access to documents held by the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine.\nThe object of the Act is to extend as far as possible the right of the community to access information in the possession of the Go\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- to protect persons who make public interest disclosures from detrimental action. These procedures can be provided to members of the public on request to the VIFM Public Interest Disclosure Coordinator (\nprotected.disclosure@vifm.org\n).\nFreedom of information\nThe\nFreedom of Information Act 1982\n(Vic) (FOI Act) provides you with the right to request access to documents held by the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine.\nThe object of the Act is to extend as far as possible the right of the community to access information in the possession of the Go\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__03.html`\n- to protect persons who make public interest disclosures from detrimental action. These procedures can be provided to members of the public on request to the VIFM Public Interest Disclosure Coordinator (\nprotected.disclosure@vifm.org\n).\nFreedom of information\nThe\nFreedom of Information Act 1982\n(Vic) (FOI Act) provides you with the right to request access to documents held by the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine.\nThe object of the Act is to extend as far as possible the right of the community to access information in the possession of the Go\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__08.html`\n- rgency procurements.\ngeneral public, three of these were made via a legal\nrepresentative, and one was from a member of the\nDisclosure of Operation of Legislation and\nmedia. There were no outstanding requests to be\nOther Government Policies\ndecided in 2022–23.\nFreedom of Information Act 1982\nThe VIFM made decisions on the seven requests\nin the same financial year, with all decisions made\nThe VIFM is subject to the Freedom of Information\nwithin the statutory 30-day time period. One\nAct 1982 (FOI Act), which allows the public a right\napplicant was\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- ety policy 93\nFRD 22 Summary of the financial results for the year 89\nFRD 22 Significant changes in financial position during the year 89\nFRD 22 Major changes or factors affecting performance 89\nFRD 22 Subsequent events 140\nFRD 22 Application and operation of Freedom of Information Act 1982 99\nFRD 22 Compliance with building and maintenance provisions of Building Act 1993 100\nFRD 22 Statement on National Competition Policy 101\nFRD 22 Application and operation of the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012 100\nFRD 22 Application and operation of the\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Parliamentary Salaries and Superannuation Act 1968\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Parliamentary+Salaries+and+Superannuation+Act+1968\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- rd Chief Finance Officer, VIFM\nANNUAL REPORT 2022–2023 139\n\n[page 144]\nThe compensation detailed below excludes the salaries and benefits the Portfolio Minister receives. The Minister’s remuneration and allowances is set by the 8.9 Glossary of technical terms\nParliamentary Salaries and Superannuation Act 1968 and is reported within the State of Victoria’s Annual Financial Report.\nThe following is a summary of the major technical terms used in this report.\nCompensation of KMPs 2023 2022\n$ $ Amortisation is the expense that results from the consumption, extraction o\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- investments.\n140 VICTORIAN INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC MEDICINE\n\n[page 145]\nThe compensation detailed below excludes the salaries and benefits the Portfolio Minister receives. The Minister’s remuneration and allowances is set by the 8.9 Glossary of technical terms\nParliamentary Salaries and Superannuation Act 1968 and is reported within the State of Victoria’s Annual Financial Report.\nThe following is a summary of the major technical terms used in this report.\nCompensation of KMPs 2023 2022\n$ $ Amortisation is the expense that results from the consumption, extraction o\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- IFM\nDr Kean Kuan Chief Medical Officer/Deputy Director, VIFM\nMr Peter Ford Chief Finance Officer, VIFM\nThe compensation detailed below excludes the salaries and benefits the Portfolio Minister receives. The Minister’s remuneration and allowances is set by the\nParliamentary Salaries and Superannuation Act 1968 and is reported within the State of Victoria’s Annual Financial Report.\nCompensation of KMPs 2024 2023\n$ $\nShort-term employee benefits 1 ,919,572 1 ,459,615\nPost-employment benefits 1 93,746 1 42,000\nOther long-term benefits 48,164 1 7,623\nTotal (a) 2 ,161,4\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- ated as contributions by owners.\nThe compensation detailed below excludes the salaries and benefits the Portfolio Minister receives. The Minister’s remuneration and allowances is set by the 8.8 Australian Accounting Standards issued that are not yet effective\nParliamentary Salaries and Superannuation Act 1968 and is reported within the State of Victoria’s Annual Financial Report.\nCertain new and revised accounting standards have been issued but are not effective for the 2023-24 reporting period. These accounting standards have not\nCompensation of KMPs 2024 2023 be\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- ating Officer, VIFM\nDr Kean Kuan Chief Medical Officer, VIFM\nMr Peter Ford Chief Finance Officer, VIFM\nThe compensation detailed below excludes the salaries and benefits the Portfolio Minister receives. The Minister’s remuneration and allowances is set\nby the Parliamentary Salaries and Superannuation Act 1968 and is reported within the State of Victoria’s Annual Financial Report.\nCompensation of KMPs 2025 2024\n$ $\nShort-term employee benefits 1 ,630,516 1,919,572\nPost-employment benefits 1 62,065 193,746\nOther long-term benefits 31,710 48,164\nTotal (a) 1 ,824,291\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Victorian+Institute+of+Forensic+Medicine+Act+1985\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- tal SLA cases 3,979\nTotal Fitness to Drive cases 623\nTotal Cases 4,602\n64 VICTORIAN INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC MEDICINE\n\n[page 69]\nGeorgina Lademann – Tissue Donation Nurse Specialist\nDonor Tissue Bank of Victoria Donation Service. The DTBV operates under both\nthe Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985\nHuman tissue, sourced from deceased and living and the Human Tissue Act 1982, and its operations\ndonors, is a crucial resource provided for the benefit are overseen by the Donor Tissue Bank Committee,\nof the community. For burn victims and heart valve compris\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- inancial Management Act 1994 101\n146 VICTORIAN INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC MEDICINE\n\n[page 151]\nAppendix B – The VIFM’s Services and Obligations\nThe VIFM serves the courts and community in accordance with the VIFM’s statutory objects and functions\nas set out in the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985 (VIFM Act). The following is an overview of\nthe services provided by the VIFM.\nService Summary The VIFM Act 1985 provides that the objects and functions of the\ninstitute include:\nMedico- The provision of expert Section 64 (2)\nLegal Death medico-legal reports\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- 3–24 316\ndate, the DTBV has successfully provided tens\nof thousands of high-quality bone, skin, tendon\nand cardiovascular grafts for surgical use. The\nDTBV also facilitates access to corneas for the\nLions Eye Donation Service. The DTBV operates\nunder both the Victorian Institute of Forensic\nMedicine Act 1985 and the Human Tissue Act\n1982, and its operations are overseen by the\nDonor Tissue Bank Committee, comprising\nmedical and coronial experts.\nRecognising the Precious Gift of Tissue\nOperating as a tissue bank for 35 years, the\nDTBV’s work would not be possible\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- 8\nLocal Jobs Act 2003 98\nFinancial Management Act 1994 99\nA P P E N D I X B – T H E V I F M ’ S S E R V I C E S A N D O B L I G AT I O N S\nThe VIFM serves the courts and community in accordance with the VIFM’s statutory objects and\nfunctions as set out in the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985 (VIFM Act). The following is\nan overview of the services provided by the VIFM.\nSERVICE SUMMARY THE VIFM ACT 1985 PROVIDES THAT THE OBJECTS AND FUNCTIONS\nOF THE INSTITUTE INCLUDE\nMedico- The provision of SECTION 64 (2)\nLegal Death expert medico-\n(a) to provide\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- ,625 2,775\n(tonnes CO2e) [Indicator G2]\nVIFM Annual Report 2024/25 / Page 151\n\n[page 154]\nAppendix B – The VIFM’s\nServices and Obligations\nThe VIFM serves the courts and community in accordance with the VIFM’s statutory objects\nand functions as set out in the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985 (VIFM Act).\nThe following is an overview of the services provided by the VIFM.\nTHE VIFM ACT 1985 PROVIDES THAT THE OBJECTS AND\nSERVICE SUMMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE INSTITUTE INCLUDE\nMedico- The provision of SECTION 64 (2)\nLegal Death expert medico-\n(a) to provide\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Health Services Act 1988\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 4\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Health+Services+Act+1988\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ia Police Melbourne\n• the provision of tissue banking services • a nominee of the Council of Monash University\n• the provision of services in the investigation of a • a nominee of the Minister for the time being\ndeath reported to the coroner administering the Health Services Act 1988\n• the provision of undergraduate and • a nominee of the Minister for the time being\npostgraduate training in forensic pathology, administering the Victoria Police Act 2013\nmedicine and science\n• a nominee of the Chief Justice\n• conducting research in the fiel\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- ank\nof Victoria. One of the most important aspects of The Health Legislation Amendment (Quality\ntheir work is the careful suturing and preparation and Safety) Act 2022 introduced new reforms\nof the body prior to release to the family nominated and amended the Health Services Act 1988,\nfuneral home. the Ambulance Services Act 1986, the Mental\nHealth Act 2014, the Public Health and Wellbeing\nThe CAE Office and Forensic Technical Services also Act 2008, and the Health Complaints Act 2016.\nsupport the research work of the Cancer Tissue Releva\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- e Melbourne\n■ tissue banking services ■ a nominee of the Council of Monash\n■ services in the investigation of a death University\nreported to the coroner ■ a nominee of the Minister for the time being\n■ undergraduate and postgraduate training administering the Health Services Act 1988\nin forensic pathology, medicine and science, ■ a nominee of the Minister for the time being\nand administering the Victoria Police Act 2013\n■ research in the fields of forensic pathology, ■ a nominee of the Chief Justice\nmedicine and science.\n■ two nominees of\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- , Brendan Sullivan, Mari-Ann Scott,\nJennifer McPherson-Berry, Noel Woodford, Dimitri\nGerostamoulos\nVVIFIFMM A Annnunaula lR Repeoprotr t2 022042-42/2052 5/ P/ Pagaeg e1 616\n\n[page 19]\nFoundation ■ a nominee of the Minister for the time\nbeing administering the Health Services\nAct 1988\nThe VIFM is established as a body corporate\nwith perpetual succession by the Victorian ■ a nominee of the Minister for the time\nInstitute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985 (VIFM being administering the Victoria Police\nAct). The VIFM Act sets out the VIFM’s object\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Local Jobs First Act 2003\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 4\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Local+Jobs+First+Act+2003\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ing\nof disclosures that reveal corrupt conduct, conduct\ninvolving a substantial mismanagement of public\nresources, or conduct involving a substantial risk to\npublic health and safety or the environment.\n100 VICTORIAN INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC MEDICINE\n\n[page 105]\nLocal Jobs First Act 2003 Disclosure of Environmental Data\nThe Local Jobs First Act 2003 promotes VIFM commitment\nemployment and business growth for local industry\nthrough the implementation of the Local Jobs The VIFM is committed to minimising its\nFirst Policy. The Act brings togethe\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- s\nof transparency and accountability in our and carers, align with the care relationship\nadministrative and management practices principles set out in the Carers Recognition\nand supports the making of disclosures Act 2012.\nthat reveal corrupt conduct, conduct\nLocal Jobs First Act 2003\ninvolving a substantial mismanagement\nof public resources, or conduct involving a\nThe Local Jobs First Act 2003 promotes\nsubstantial risk to public health and safety or\nemployment and business growth for local\nthe environment.\nindustry through the implementat\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- management practices principles set out in the Carers Recognition\nand supports the making of disclosures Act 2012.\nthat reveal corrupt conduct, conduct\nLocal Jobs First Act 2003\ninvolving a substantial mismanagement\nof public resources, or conduct involving a\nThe Local Jobs First Act 2003 promotes\nsubstantial risk to public health and safety or\nemployment and business growth for local\nthe environment.\nindustry through the implementation of the\nReporting procedure Local Jobs First Policy. The Act brings together\nthe Victorian Industry Participa\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- carers, align with the care\nrelationship principles set out in the Carers\nThe VIFM is committed to the aims and\nRecognition Act 2012.\nobjectives of the Act. The VIFM does not\ntolerate improper conduct by our employees,\nofficers or Board Members, or the taking Local Jobs First Act 2003\nof reprisals against those who come\nforward to disclose such conduct. The VIFM The Local Jobs First Act 2003 promotes\nrecognises the value of transparency and employment and business growth for local\naccountability in our administrative and industry through t\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Commonwealth Copyright Act 1968\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Commonwealth+Copyright+Act+1968\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__03.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__08.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Unless stated otherwise, Copyright for this website (including content and design) is owned by the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine or used under licence.\nYou may make limited copies of the content contained within this website in accordance with the Commonwealth\nCopyright Act\n1968, including copies for research, study, criticism, review or news reporting. You may not reproduce, adapt, modify, communicate to the public, reproduce or otherwise use any part of this website (in particular for commercial purposes) without written permission\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- Unless stated otherwise, Copyright for this website (including content and design) is owned by the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine or used under licence.\nYou may make limited copies of the content contained within this website in accordance with the Commonwealth\nCopyright Act\n1968, including copies for research, study, criticism, review or news reporting. You may not reproduce, adapt, modify, communicate to the public, reproduce or otherwise use any part of this website (in particular for commercial purposes) without written permission\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__03.html`\n- Unless stated otherwise, Copyright for this website (including content and design) is owned by the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine or used under licence.\nYou may make limited copies of the content contained within this website in accordance with the Commonwealth\nCopyright Act\n1968, including copies for research, study, criticism, review or news reporting. You may not reproduce, adapt, modify, communicate to the public, reproduce or otherwise use any part of this website (in particular for commercial purposes) without written permission\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__08.html`\n\n### Forensic Medicine Act 1985\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Forensic+Medicine+Act+1985\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- OF FORENSIC MEDICINE\n\n[page 25]\nFoundation Council Composition\nThe VIFM is established as a body corporate with The VIFM Act provides that the Council comprises\nperpetual succession by the Victorian Institute of 13 members. The members of Council, other than\nForensic Medicine Act 1985 (VIFM Act). The VIFM the Director and the State Coroner, are appointed by\nAct sets out the VIFM’s objects, functions and Governor-in-Council. The Attorney-General appoints\npowers which include: the Chairperson. The members of the Council are:\n• the provision\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- nto the Victorian Parliament on 15 May coverage across Victoria and considerably\n2024. Subject to the passage of the Bill in improving our regional CFM services.\nParliament, it will replace the Victorian Institute\nA post-graduate program has also commenced\nof Forensic Medicine Act 1985 (VIFM Act) as\nto ensure we are preparing more nurses for\nVIFM’s enabling legislation. The new VIFM Act\nthe future. Consequently, we have seen a\nwill support the VIFM to maintain its status as a\nmarked improvement in the response times\nworld-leading forensic m\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- ivacy\npolicy, production needs and technical\nand Data Protection Act 2014 and the\nmatters concerning premises, processes,\nHealth Records Act 2001, as well as relevant\nplant, machinery and equipment and\nprovisions of the Victorian Institute of\nsystems of work.\nForensic Medicine Act 1985, the Human\nThis includes Tissue Act 1982, the Coroners Court\nRules 2019 and applicable standards for\n■ VIFM Chief People Officer, Human information security.\nResources and Organisational\n■ Regularly review and update the VIFM’s\nDevelopment, or delegate\nprivac\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Under the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Under+the+Public+Interest+Disclosures+Act+2012\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__03.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__08.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- inistrative 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.\nUnder the\nPublic Interest Disclosures Act 2012,\nthe VIFM cannot receive disclosures of improper conduct. Disclosures of improper conduct or detrimental action by our Council members, officers or employees should be made to the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC):\nIndependent Broad-ba\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- inistrative 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.\nUnder the\nPublic Interest Disclosures Act 2012,\nthe VIFM cannot receive disclosures of improper conduct. Disclosures of improper conduct or detrimental action by our Council members, officers or employees should be made to the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC):\nIndependent Broad-ba\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__03.html`\n- inistrative 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.\nUnder the\nPublic Interest Disclosures Act 2012,\nthe VIFM cannot receive disclosures of improper conduct. Disclosures of improper conduct or detrimental action by our Council members, officers or employees should be made to the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC):\nIndependent Broad-ba\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__08.html`\n\n### VIFM Act, Human Tissue Act 1982\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=VIFM+Act%2C+Human+Tissue+Act+1982\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ue Bank Committee\nauditor to attend ARMC meetings\nThe purpose of the Donor Tissue Bank Committee\n‒ meeting privately at least once each year to\nis to assist the Council in fulfilling its responsibilities\nensure frank and open communication.\nin relation to the VIFM Act, Human Tissue Act 1982\n• Consider recommendations made by internal\nand Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 including the\nand external auditors relating to or impacting\nrequirements of Good Manufacturing Practice, the\non financial management, performance and\nBiological Framework and associat\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- isks in accordance\nwith the VIFM risk management framework.\nThe purpose of the Donor Tissue Bank\n■ Consider any other matters referred to it by\nCommittee is to assist the Council in fulfilling\nCouncil and/or management.\nits responsibilities in relation to the VIFM Act,\nHuman Tissue Act 1982 and Therapeutic Members: Tim Fitzmaurice (Chair – retired\nGoods Act 1989 including the requirements of November 2023), AC Luke Cornelius (appointed\nGood Manufacturing Practice, the Biological Chair from December 2023), Mr Neil Bergman\nFramework and associated\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- ank Committee\nmatters to the Executive and Finance\nCommittee and the Audit and Risk\nThe purpose of the Donor Tissue Bank Management Committee of Council,\nCommittee is to assist the Council in fulfilling where necessary.\nits responsibilities in relation to the VIFM\nAct, Human Tissue Act 1982 and Therapeutic ■ Review, provide advice, and recommend\nGoods Act 1989 including the requirements of input into the annual budget to the\nGood Manufacturing Practice, the Biological Executive and Finance Committee, prior to\nFramework and associated Therapeutic\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Institute+of+Forensic+Medicine+Act+1985\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC MEDICINE\n\n[page 23]\nF O U N D AT I O N C O U N C I L C O M P O S I T I O N\nThe VIFM is established as a body corporate The VIFM Act provides that the Council\nwith perpetual succession by the Victorian comprises 13 members. The members of\nInstitute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985 (VIFM Council, other than the Director and the State\nAct). The VIFM Act sets out the VIFM’s objects, Coroner, are appointed by Governor-in-Council.\nfunctions and powers which include the The Attorney-General appoints the Chairperson.\nprovision of: The members\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- 5/ P/ Pagaeg e1 616\n\n[page 19]\nFoundation ■ a nominee of the Minister for the time\nbeing administering the Health Services\nAct 1988\nThe VIFM is established as a body corporate\nwith perpetual succession by the Victorian ■ a nominee of the Minister for the time\nInstitute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985 (VIFM being administering the Victoria Police\nAct). The VIFM Act sets out the VIFM’s objects, Act 2013\nfunctions and powers which include the\n■ a nominee of the Chief Justice\nprovision of:\n■ two nominees of the Attorney-General, at\n■ forensic pathology and re\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 2024\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Victorian+Institute+of+Forensic+Medicine+Act+2024\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/about.html`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- e, reliable, accurate, valid and safe.\nINNOVATION\nWe are creative and curious. We are not afraid to do things differently. We will continue our search for knowledge and truth.\nOUR STORY\nA new era began for the Institute on 1 July 2025 with the commencement of The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 2024.  This replaced the prior VIFM Act 1985 as our enabling legislation and will reinforce our position as a world-leading forensic medicine institution. The new Act strengthens our governance arrangements, promotes improved engagement with our stakeholders, and\n  Source: `pages/about.html`\n- the financial statements 3 7,300 35,100\nTotal remuneration of auditors 3 7,300 35,100\nVIFM Annual Report 2024/25 / Page 140\n\n[page 143]\nNotes to the financial statements\nFor the financial year ended 30 June 2025\n8.6 Subsequent events\nOn the 1st July 2025, the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 2024 (VIFM Act) commenced. The VIFM Act sets out VIFM’s powers and\nfunctions, provides for the appointment of a skills-based board and a Stakeholder Advisory Group, and transfers employment responsibility for VPS\nstaff from the Secretary of the Department of Justi\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Forensic Medicine Act 2024\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Forensic+Medicine+Act+2024\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- members, contributing to ongoing education. With the support of the Victorian State\nGovernment the Institute was able to\nResearch is one of the key objectives of\npurchase and install the first MRI in our\nthe Act of Parliament (Victorian Institute\nmortuary.\nof Forensic Medicine Act 2024) that\nestablishes VIFM. PMCT contributes to this The powerful magnetic field from the MRI\nthrough pathological, anthropological, must be shielded from staff and equipment,\nand odontological research as well as and use of FM radio waves means that the\ninvestig\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### TGA and Global Compliance Certifications). Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=TGA+and+Global+Compliance+Certifications%29.+Victorian+Institute+of+Forensic+Medicine+Act+1985\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- VIFM’s service quality.\nlegislation, including the Privacy and Data The QRC reviews and monitors results, progress\nProtection Act 2014 and the Health Records and status of external third-party audits (NATA, ISO,\nAct 2001, as well as relevant provisions of the TGA and Global Compliance Certifications).\nVictorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act\n1985, the Human Tissue Act 1982, the Coroners Members: Frances Adamas (Co-Chair 1 July\nCourt Rules 2019 and applicable standards for 2022 – March 2023), Danielle Moloney (Co-Chair 1\ninformation security. 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Freedom of Information Act 1982\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Victorian+Information+Commissioner+%28OVIC%29.+Freedom+of+Information+Act+1982\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- 7]\nDisclosure of Operation If a person is not satisfied with the VIFM’s\ndecision in relation to document access, the\nof Legislation and Other\nperson can seek a review of the decision\nGovernment Policies by the Office of the Victorian Information\nCommissioner (OVIC).\nFreedom of Information Act 1982\nFOI requests in 2024/25\nThe VIFM is subject to the Freedom of\nIn 2024/25, the VIFM received two validly\nInformation Act 1982 (FOI Act), which allows\nmade FOI requests, both of which were\nthe public a right of access to documents\nfrom members of the public. Th\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Australian Accounting Standards and the Financial for the Management Act 1994\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Australian+Accounting+Standards+and+the+Financial+for+the+Management+Act+1994\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a\nbasis for my opinion.\nThe Council's The Council of the Institute is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the\nresponsibilities financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Financial\nfor the Management Act 1994, and for such internal control as the Institute determines is\nfinancial necessary to enable the preparation and fair presentation of a financial report that is free\nreport from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.\nIn preparing the financial r\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a\nbasis for my opinion.\nThe Council's The Council of the Institute is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the\nresponsibilities financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Financial\nfor the Management Act 1994, and for such internal control as the Council determines is necessary\nfinancial to enable the preparation and fair presentation of a financial report that is free from\nreport material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.\nIn preparing the financial rep\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Coroners Court Rules 2019\n\n**Type**: Rules\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Coroners+Court+Rules+2019\n\n**Sources**:\n- 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2019 and applicable standards for\n■ VIFM Chief People Officer, Human information security.\nResources and Organisational\n■ Regularly review and update the VIFM’s\nDevelopment, or delegate\nprivacy, confidentiality and data protection\n■ Any Manager or Head of Service\n  Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Legislation Freedom of Information Act 1982\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Legislation+Freedom+of+Information+Act+1982\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- D 114 Financial Instruments – general government entities and public non-financial 131\ncorporations\nNote:\n(a) References to FRDs have been removed from the Disclosure Index if the specific FRDs do not contain requirements that are in the\nnature of disclosure.\nLegislation\nFreedom of Information Act 1982 99\nBuilding Act 1993 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low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Local+Jobs+Act+2003\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- oved from the Disclosure Index if the specific FRDs do not contain requirements that are in the\nnature of disclosure.\nLegislation\nFreedom of Information Act 1982 99\nBuilding Act 1993 100\nPublic Interest Disclosures Act 2012 100\nCarers Recognition Act 2012 100\nLocal Jobs Act 2003 101\nFinancial Management Act 1994 101\n146 VICTORIAN INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC MEDICINE\n\n[page 151]\nAppendix B – The VIFM’s Services and Obligations\nThe VIFM serves the courts and community in accordance with the VIFM’s statutory objects and functions\nas set out i\n  Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pages.jsonl`\n- he nature of disclosure.\n143 VICTORIAN INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC MEDICINE\n\n[page 149]\nLegislation Requirement Page\nreference\nLegislation\nFreedom of Information 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The OHS Committee brings together\nManagement Representatives: Johanna\nemployees’ knowledge and experience of jobs\nMuller (Manager HR & OD), Amila Peiris\nand tasks and the employer’s perspective of\n(Operations Manager DTBV), Danielle\nthe workplace a\n  Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- iding Alcohol\nAlcohol may be supplied at formal events hosted by DJCS. Prior written approval from\nthe relevant business unit Director and Executive Director or Deputy Secretary is\nrequired.\nThe department must ensure compliance with its obligations under the Occupational\nHealth and Safety Act 2004, the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998, the relevant Code of\nConduct and the Respect in the Workplace Policy.\nIn determining whether providing alcohol is appropriate, consider the following:\nPP-27-X001-2.4\nPage 8 of 10\n\n[page 9]\nOFFICIAL\nAny event where alcohol\n  Source: `other-pdfs/d0007458.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Quality and Safety) Act 2022\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Quality+and+Safety%29+Act+2022\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pages.jsonl`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- rmal health care LPHUs where information is required from\nconsultations between forensic pathologists coronial medical examinations.\nand family health nurses, in partnership with\nUnder the Health Legislation Amendment\nthe Royal Melbourne and Royal Children’s\n\n\n_…truncated, open the .md file for the full content._",
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        "result": "Reduction achieved",
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      "category": "Risk & Assurance",
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      "idea": "Publish a single internal tracker for audit/review recommendations, owners, due dates, and implementation evidence.",
      "quote": "The Council has\ndelegated or assigned the following functions − understanding the external audit\nto the ARMC under its Terms of Reference: strategy and internal audit activities\n− considering the external auditor’s views\n■ Independently review and assess the\non any issues, including accounting\neffectiveness of the VIFM’s systems and\nissues that may impact on the financial\ncontrols for financial management,\nstatements, financial management\nperformance and sustainability, including\ncompliance issues and other relevant\nrisk management.\nrisks impacting the VIFM’s finances\n■ Oversee the internal audit function under\n− considering external audit outcomes,\nDirection 3.2.2 of the Standing Directions of\nincluding financial and performance\nthe Minister for Finance 2018 (made under\naudits\nthe Financial Management Act 1994)\nincluding to: − providing a standing invitation to",
      "impact": "High",
      "effort": "Low",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Executives / assurance teams",
      "source": "annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2024-2025.pdf)",
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        "Pick one high-volume process or document family.",
        "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.",
        "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.",
        "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale."
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        "Privacy and data quality",
        "Change fatigue",
        "Unclear accountability",
        "Regulatory capture",
        "Over-automation of judgement"
      ]
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      "entity_id": "S-VIC-050",
      "entity_name": "Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine",
      "folder_name": "Victorian-Institute-of-Forensic-Medicine",
      "category": "Risk & Assurance",
      "scale": "large",
      "title": "Integrated assurance and lessons-learned system",
      "idea": "Create an assurance system that connects audit findings, risk registers, delivery reviews, and investment decisions.",
      "quote": "The Council has\ndelegated or assigned the following functions − understanding the external audit\nto the ARMC under its Terms of Reference: strategy and internal audit activities\n− considering the external auditor’s views\n■ Independently review and assess the\non any issues, including accounting\neffectiveness of the VIFM’s systems and\nissues that may impact on the financial\ncontrols for financial management,\nstatements, financial management\nperformance and sustainability, including\ncompliance issues and other relevant\nrisk management.\nrisks impacting the VIFM’s finances\n■ Oversee the internal audit function under\n− considering external audit outcomes,\nDirection 3.2.2 of the Standing Directions of\nincluding financial and performance\nthe Minister for Finance 2018 (made under\naudits\nthe Financial Management Act 1994)\nincluding to: − providing a standing invitation to",
      "impact": "Very High",
      "effort": "High",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Executives / assurance teams",
      "source": "annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VIFM-Annual-Report-2024-2025.pdf)",
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        "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.",
        "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.",
        "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.",
        "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting."
      ],
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        "Privacy and data quality",
        "Change fatigue",
        "Unclear accountability",
        "Regulatory capture",
        "Over-automation of judgement"
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    {
      "entity_id": "S-VIC-050",
      "entity_name": "Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine",
      "folder_name": "Victorian-Institute-of-Forensic-Medicine",
      "category": "Citizen Services",
      "scale": "small",
      "title": "Plain-language service pages and proactive status updates",
      "idea": "Rewrite high-volume pages and letters into plain language, add status notifications, and measure contact reduction.",
      "quote": "Rectification to the VIFM asset was completed in March 2022.\n● to provide, promote and assist in the provision of forensic pathology and related services in Victoria and, as far as practicable, oversee and co-\n2.1.2 Sale of goods and services\nordinate those services in Victoria;\n● to promote, provide and assist in the post-graduate instruction and training of trainee specialist pathologists in the field of forensic pathology in\n2023 2022\nVictoria;\n$ $\n● to promote, provide and assist in the post-graduate instruction and training of persons qualified in biological sciences in the field of toxicological\nand forensic science in Victoria; Distribution of goods - Donor Tissue Bank 10,032,210 5,649,314\n● to provide training facilities for doctors, medical undergraduates and such other persons as may be considered appropriate by the Council to Rendering of services 1,483,700 1,901,673",
      "impact": "High",
      "effort": "Low",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Citizens / service users",
      "source": "annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)",
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        "Pick one high-volume process or document family.",
        "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.",
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        "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale."
      ],
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        "Privacy and data quality",
        "Change fatigue",
        "Unclear accountability",
        "Digital exclusion",
        "Low public trust if feedback is not acted on"
      ]
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    {
      "entity_id": "S-VIC-050",
      "entity_name": "Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine",
      "folder_name": "Victorian-Institute-of-Forensic-Medicine",
      "category": "Citizen Services",
      "scale": "large",
      "title": "Single front door for life-event based services",
      "idea": "Bundle services around life events so citizens can complete related steps across agencies in one journey.",
      "quote": "Rectification to the VIFM asset was completed in March 2022.\n● to provide, promote and assist in the provision of forensic pathology and related services in Victoria and, as far as practicable, oversee and co-\n2.1.2 Sale of goods and services\nordinate those services in Victoria;\n● to promote, provide and assist in the post-graduate instruction and training of trainee specialist pathologists in the field of forensic pathology in\n2023 2022\nVictoria;\n$ $\n● to promote, provide and assist in the post-graduate instruction and training of persons qualified in biological sciences in the field of toxicological\nand forensic science in Victoria; Distribution of goods - Donor Tissue Bank 10,032,210 5,649,314\n● to provide training facilities for doctors, medical undergraduates and such other persons as may be considered appropriate by the Council to Rendering of services 1,483,700 1,901,673",
      "impact": "Very High",
      "effort": "High",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Citizens / service users",
      "source": "annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.vifm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VIFM_AnnualReport_2022-23_Final-Report-20231117.pdf)",
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        "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.",
        "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.",
        "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.",
        "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting."
      ],
      "risks": [
        "Privacy and data quality",
        "Change fatigue",
        "Unclear accountability",
        "Digital exclusion",
        "Low public trust if feedback is not acted on"
      ]
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      "entity_id": "S-VIC-050",
      "entity_name": "Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine",
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      "category": "Data & Performance",
      "scale": "small",
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