Corporate Governance

Freedom of Information

The Victorian Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) gives you the right to request access to documents about your personal affairs and the activities of government agencies held by: Ministers, State government Departments; Local councils; Most semi-government agencies and statutory authorities; Public hospitals; Universities, TAFE colleges and schools. See below for the application form.

Mallee CMA Freedom of Information Statement

Mallee CMA Freedom of Information Procedure

Mallee CMA Freedom of Information Application

Applications can be lodged at: foi@malleecma.com.au 

Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality

We publish our Gifts Benefits and Hospitality register on a regular basis. Check back regularly for the latest version. 

Register of responses to reportable gift offers

Gifts Benefits and Hospitality Policy

Annual Reports

The previous 5 years of annual reports can be found in our publications tab

Privacy and Data Protection

Protection of privacy, personal and health information is an important aspect of the Mallee Catchment Management Authority operations. 

We understand the importance of protecting an individual’s personal information. 

See our Privacy and Data Protection Policy

See our Collection Notice Information Privacy & Security Guidance Note 

See our Application for Access to Personal Information

See our Privacy Complaint Form

See our Website Privacy Statement

Quality Policy Statement

The Mallee CMA is an AGILE organisation committed to delivering highquality services on time, within budget, to meet expectations of our investors, community, partners and stakeholders.

A   Accountability, on time every time, within budget
G   Guarantee high quality outcomes
I    Integrity is embedded in our decision making
L   Leveraging, innovation and knowledge sharing
E   Excellence in everything we do. 

Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare (OHS&W) Statement

Mallee Catchment Management Authority acknowledges that the health, safety and welfare of our employees, service providers, customers and visitors to our workplaces is of prime importance.

See our organisation’s OHS&W Statement

See our organisation’s COVID Safe Plan

Social and Sustainable Procurement

The Mallee CMA Social Procurement Strategy has been prepared to guide Mallee CMA compliance with the mandatory planning requirements under Victoria’s Social Procurement Framework. See our Social Procurement Strategy

We are committed to partnering strategically with our supplier base. The Supplier Engagement Plan has been established to enhance relationships with suppliers to improve procurement outcomes for Mallee CMA which will also include social and sustainable measures and processes in purchasing practices for goods and services. See our Supplier Engagement Plan

Mallee CMA’s Procurement Activity Plan highlights planned procurement activity for at least the next 12 months. All Mallee CMA planned procurement projects are subject to revision or cancellation. Please note, this plan does not represent a request for goods or services, tender or is in any way a commitment by the Mallee CMA to purchase the mentioned goods or services. This plan is summarised in the following document Procurement Activity Plan

Public Interest Disclosures

In accordance with the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012, Mallee CMA is unable to receive public interest disclosures. Should you want to make a disclosure about Mallee CMA, or one of its Board members, employees, contractors, or volunteers, that disclosure is to be made directly to IBAC, see: www.ibac.vic.gov.au.

The Mallee CMA Public Interest Disclosure Policy and Procedure details our responsibilities in relation to public interest disclosures and can be inspected during normal Mallee CMA office hours, contact: reception@malleecma.com.au or call 03 5001 8600.

See our Public Interest Disclosure Policy and Procedure

Child Safety Standards

Mallee Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of children. Mallee CMA has adopted the Child Safe Standards to create a Child Safe Organisation that protects children and young people from abuse in all forms. 

All of our employees, volunteers and identified consultants or contractors that undertake services directly with children on behalf of Mallee CMA are to act in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.