Victor Perton

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CEO and Chief Optimism Officer @ The Centre for Optimism (The Center for Optimism)
Melbourne, VIC, AU
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"What makes you Optimistic? What makes you feel Optimistic?" Most people need more optimists around them. All corporations and governments need more infectiously optimistic leaders and joy. The global challenge isn't leadership; it's penetrating the "fog of pessimism.I would be pleased if you considered me and my colleagues as keynote speakers, workshop leaders, and conference MCs, providing a boost of positivity and individual coaching to those in need. I aim to cultivate "magnetic optimism" through master classes and coaching. Partnering with me grants you access to valuable wisdom and research for fostering an optimistic culture. I bring good humour and a positive spirit to all my engagements, infusing them with laughter and songs that embody the essence of optimistic leadership. My diverse audiences, from universities and prisons to corporations and conferences, bear witness to the vigour of optimism lived through sound strategy, innovation, and resilience.I live the habits of optimism that I teach:"What's been the best thing in your day?" is woven into my greetings and conversation. I greet everyone with a genuine smile and a positive comment, sometimes as simple as "Beautiful Day."As Chief Optimism Officer at The Centre for Optimism, I aim to infuse our global community with an unwavering spirit of positivity. My book, "Optimism: The How and Why," guides people towards an enlightened perspective.As Founder of "The Australian Leadership Project," I anchor discussions around leadership and optimism, directing conversations to envision a brighter future. Working in the water utility sector and public policy, I pursue change from scarcity thinking to abundance. My commitment to optimism resonates with labels like "That Optimism Man," "Radical Optimist," and "Pollyanna Optimist." My journey from Commissioner to the Americas, parliamentarian, barrister, arbitrator, board member, and facilitator has shaped my optimistic worldview. As a Senior Engagement Adviser to the Australian G20 presidency, I contributed to the Brisbane G20 Leaders Summit, which the Prime Minister labelled "the most important gathering Australia has ever hosted."I find my purpose in optimism's transformative power. I am dedicated to helping people tap their wellsprings of positivity to become infectious, magnetic, and charismatic through optimism, positive questions, and speech. I am a passionate champion of optimism!

Victor Perton's Current Company Details
The Centre for Optimism (The Center for Optimism)

The Centre For Optimism (The Center For Optimism)

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CEO and Chief Optimism Officer
Melbourne, VIC, AU
Website:
centreforoptimism.com
Employees:
9
Victor Perton Work Experience Details
  • The Centre For Optimism (The Center For Optimism)
    Ceo And Chief Optimism Officer
    The Centre For Optimism (The Center For Optimism)
    Melbourne, Vic, Au
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  • Yarra Valley Water
    Chair Of The Leadership, Culture And Wellbeing Committee Of The Board
    Yarra Valley Water Jul 2024 - Present
    Melbourne, Vic, Au
    The Committee focuses on supporting and building leadership and culture at Yarra Valley Water that "cares for country", is brave for positive results and seeks to make our workforce and contractors "better for Being Here."Our "wellbeing" mandate is wide monitoring health and safety, diversity and inclusion.
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  • Yarra Valley Water
    Director, Board Member
    Yarra Valley Water Sep 2015 - Present
    Melbourne, Vic, Au
    Yarra Valley Water is Melbourne’s largest water and sanitation business. We provide water supply and sewerage services to over 1.7 million people and over 50,000 businesses in the northern and eastern suburbs.We’ve been named the top-ranking water company on the prestigious Financial Times Climate Leaders list for 2023.
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  • Yarra Valley Water
    Chair Of The Board'S Leadership, Culture And Diversity Committee
    Yarra Valley Water Jan 2022 - Jun 2024
    Melbourne, Vic, Au
    Yarra Valley Water, Melbourne's most significant retail water utility, proudly serves 2 million residents and 58,000 businesses. Spanning a 4,000-km area from Wallan in the north to Warburton in the east, we are dedicated to delivering essential water and sanitation services, ensuring the health and wellbeing of our customers, communities, and the natural environment.Our operation hinges on buying bulk water from Melbourne Water for distribution and managing sewage removal and treatment, primarily transferred to Melbourne Water's treatment facilities. But, beyond these vital services, our true purpose shines: creating a brighter future, one droplet at a time.Our vibrant and inclusive culture brims with diversity and champions the value of "be brave for positive results." This ethos drives us to achieve exceptional business outcomes, foster successful partnerships, and nurture personal satisfaction amongst our team members. Investing in our employees' wellbeing and cultivating robust workplace practices inspires innovation and the pursuit of excellence, resulting in a thriving, resilient organization.Our Leadership, Culture and Diversity Committee works diligently to reinforce this commitment. It assists the Board in reviewing strategies and policies, ensuring important actions are in place to nurture our business's people, leadership, and culture. This committee also scrutinizes the Executive Remuneration Framework, the Management Succession Plan, and our Corporation's Diversity Policy, Strategy, and Action Plans, ensuring our business remains aligned with our overarching mission.At Yarra Valley Water, we aim to be more than a utility service. We strive to be a beacon of positive change, demonstrating how a company can blend operational excellence with social responsibility and environmental stewardship. Together, we are building a future where every drop counts.
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  • The Centre For Optimism (The Center For Optimism)
    Ceo And Chief Optimism Officer
    The Centre For Optimism (The Center For Optimism) Aug 2019 - Present
    Middle Park, Melbourne, Victoria, Au
    At The Centre for Optimism, we are passionate about infusing hope and positivity into every life we touch. Our foundation is built on a lifetime of optimism, four years of rigorous research into Australian leadership, and six years of thought-provoking discourse initiated by the question, "What makes you optimistic?" This approach aims to dissipate the 'fog of pessimism' that often shrouds the Western world.Our dual purpose is to help individuals discover their unique wellspring of optimism and to inspire them to become infectious optimists, radiating positivity within their communities. We view optimism as more than just a trait; it's a powerful force that drives meaningful change, sparks innovation, and fosters an environment where people and ideas can prosper.The Centre for Optimism offers a diverse range of services, all designed to engage, enlighten, and empower. These include custom-tailored workshops, meticulously crafted conference packages, and passionate keynote speeches delivered with unwavering passion. Each of our offerings presents a unique opportunity for participants to uncover their inherent optimism and harness it to enhance their personal and professional lives.As we journey forward in our mission to reshape the narrative around leadership and optimism, we warmly welcome those who share our vision. So whether you're an individual keen to explore the facets of optimism or an organisation intent on cultivating a culture of positivity, we invite you to join us. Together, we can make optimism the driving force that illuminates our world.I am a passionate champion for optimism!
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  • Vicwater
    Vicwater Board Member
    Vicwater May 2022 - Present
    Melbourne, Vic, Au
    VicWater is the peak industry association for water corporations in Victoria. Our purpose is to assist our members in achieving extraordinary performance while helping to influence the future of the Victorian water industry. VicWater plays an important role in the Victorian water industry in influencing government policy, providing forums for industry discussions on priority issues, disseminating news and information on current issues to stakeholders, identifying training needs, and the production of performance reports and industry guides. VicWater is focused on supporting Victorian water corporations and the broader industry in their objective to provide efficient and sustainable water and wastewater services in Victoria.
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  • Vicwater
    Board Performance & Development Committee
    Vicwater May 2022 - Present
    Melbourne, Vic, Au
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  • Australian Public Service Commission
    Course Facilitator
    Australian Public Service Commission Oct 2023 - Present
    Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Au
    The Australian Public Service Academy offers quality capability offerings to assist APS Agencies in meeting their learning and development requirements. APS Academy courses support APS employees to build their APS Craft capability. The classes I deliver include "Administrative Decision Making."
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  • Victor Perton, Barrister At Law
    Barrister (Trial Attorney) & Counsel
    Victor Perton, Barrister At Law Oct 1984 - Present
  • Project Optimism
    Partner
    Project Optimism Dec 2020 - Present
    Melbourne , Australia, Au
    Project Optimism has released "The Habits of an Optimist" and I commend this course to you, your family, friends and team. https://www.projectoptimism.com.au/courses/optimism-can-be-learnt-the-habits-of-an-optimist/The course takes between 50 minutes and 50 years and will set you up to lead us out of the fog of pessimism.
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  • Lifeguard Health Networks, Inc.
    Advisory Board Member
    Lifeguard Health Networks, Inc. Jul 2015 - Present
    Wayne, Pa, Us
    Lifeguard Health Networks, Inc. has developed LifeguardMOBILE™, a novel software platform designed to be a Virtual Health Assistant for patients, caregivers, and health care providers involved in caring for a patient with conditions where the complexity of care is high such as cancer, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), multiple sclerosis, diabetes, etc.
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  • Victor Perton Global Partners
    Chief Optimism Officer
    Victor Perton Global Partners Dec 2017 - Dec 2020
    Victor Perton Global Partners draws on Victor's boundless optimism and the expertise, passion and energy of Victor's exceptional colleagues, collaborators in a global network. Led by Victor Perton, our team provides high quality leadership advice, advocacy, engagement support, integrity & crisis management. As required, we undertake CEO & board searches. We engage in top quality engagement, policy work and regulatory affairs. We have developed terrific skills in supporting Summit and Conference organisers to ensure top-quality engagement by participants in and out of sessions to ensure satisfaction and results-orientated proceedings.We deliver on market entry strategy into Australian, Asian and American markets. The firms's great strength is bringing diverse people and ideas together in harmony to deliver very strong solutions in public policy, foreign investment and trade.
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  • Victor Perton Global Partners
    Director
    Victor Perton Global Partners Feb 2013 - Dec 2017
    Victor is a keynote speaker and facilitates strategy retreats and roundtables on the theme of "The Optimistic Leader" which combines his work in The Australian Leadership Project and his learnings in writing "The Case for Optimism: The Optimists' Voices." His recent work includes on this topic includes CSL, RMIT, Swinburne, Barrett Consulting and The Global Integrity Summit."The Case for Optimism: The Optimists' Voices" is a book to inspire and strengthen your optimism. Helen Clark, former New Zealand Prime Minister and Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme says, “Good things happen when good people get together in common cause. More than 200 people have shared their wisdom and insights in this book ‘The Case for Optimism: The Optimists’ Voices.’ Their views are fresh and sparkle off the pages.” In “The Case for Optimism: The Optimists’ Voices”, more than 200 leaders share new and inspiring quotes, comments and affirmations to bring optimism to life and help guide you to greater optimism. The book is available in paperback and through Kindle and iBooks http://www.victorperton.com/optimism-books.html
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  • Australian Leadership
    Founder, Editor & Interviewer: "The Australian Leadership Project"
    Australian Leadership Jun 2016 - Dec 2020
    Port Melbourne, Victoria, Au
    The mission of the Australian Leadership Project is to "Celebrate, Understand and Improve Australian leadership." The core of the enterprise is a creative commons treasure trove with hundreds of interviews on Australian Leadership, analyses and profiles of Australian Leaders at www.australianleadership.com While the core of the Project is to give free voice to the positive stories of millions of Australian leaders, due to interest, requests and demand we also deliver a few high-quality bespoke services including leadership roundtables, retreats, conference keynotes and speeches, board strategy meetings and a very limited number of one-to-one coaching engagements and leadership search for optimistic & empathetic leaders and directors.
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  • Australian Liberalism
    Founder And Editor Of Myliberal.Com
    Australian Liberalism Jan 1996 - Dec 2020
    This first website on Australian Liberalism was published in the 1990s in the early days of Vicnet at a time when Victoria (Australia) was regarded as one of the global centres of e-government. I have recently started to reconstruct the website and would be grateful for any materials (original and interpretive) which could be added to the website. The materials have proved useful to many people over the years for inspiration and research.
  • Griffith University
    Steering Committee, Speaker & Chair At The Global Integrity Summit
    Griffith University Feb 2015 - Jan 2020
    Brisbane, Queensland, Au
    The steering committee acts as an advisory board, offering feedback, sourcing speakers and participants for the Global Integrity Summit. I also assisted with social media.In 2015, as well as serving on the board, I chaired the session on Global Tax Integrity and joined the panel on "The Challenges of Operating in Corrupt States."
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  • Australian Centre For Financial Studies
    Industry Advisory Board Member
    Australian Centre For Financial Studies Mar 2016 - Dec 2018
    Melbourne, Vic, Au
    The Australian Centre for Financial Studies (ACFS) facilitates industry-relevant research. It is now a centre within Monash University.
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  • Australian Department Of Foreign Affairs And Trade
    Board Member, Council On Australia Latin America Relations (Coalar)
    Australian Department Of Foreign Affairs And Trade Aug 2013 - Oct 2016
    Barton, Act, Au
    The Australian Government's Council on Australia Latin America Relations (COALAR) works to enhance Australia’s economic, political and social relations with Latin America. The Council is directly responsible and accountable to the Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop.This board role was a superb experience with the opportunity to support many passionate people with projects building long-term sustainable relationships.
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  • Oppeus International
    Senior Adviser
    Oppeus International Jun 2015 - Sep 2016
    Melbourne, Victoria, Au
    I enjoyed working with Oppeus International. It was their stated purpose of “Finding and Supporting Great Leaders” which attracted me. The experience has allowed me to fully understand the processes of high-quality executive search with a focus on CEO, Chair and Board appointments. The practice has also given me the opportunity to fully appreciate the disruptive technology forces at play in professional services and manufacturing: It's sobering to see the number of people from their late 40s 60s struggling to find that "next role" after being "let go" by a bank or other institution. My strength has always been the people-to-people experience, and I was glad to bring my perspectives and my social networking expertise to improve the performance of the team.
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  • Commonwealth Treasury
    Senior Adviser, G20 Engagement, Australian G20 Presidency
    Commonwealth Treasury Oct 2013 - Nov 2014
    Parkes, Act, Au
    This was an exciting and unique role working in the G20 Finance Track and engaging with global, Australian and regional leaders in government, business and NGOs. The G20 is the premier global forum for international economic cooperation: Its membership comprises 19 countries & the European Union. Australia is the 2014 President and host and, as the Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has said, "Australia has used its G20 presidency to strengthen the G20 itself."The G20 Leaders Summit took place in Brisbane next weekend. Prime Minister Abbott described the Summit as "the most important gathering Australia has ever hosted." The G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors met in Sydney in February, Washington DC in April and October, Cairns in September and at the Brisbane Summit Victor also worked on the G20 Trade Ministers meeting in Sydney, the G20 SME Conference in Melbourne and had the honour of working with the various formal and informal engagement groups including the B20, Y20, L20, C20, T20, i20s, the Girls Summit and the YEA G20 Summit,Significant achievements included the 2% additional growth target, the Global Infrastructure Initiative, the Global Infrastructure Hub and the BEPSs tax reforms.As Victor has said, "I have enjoyed every hour of this work. I am passionate about the Australian leadership agenda with its emphasis on growth and resilience. From ensuring smooth conversations at conferences and events to helping guide the 'family photos', my work has been thrilling with every day full of interest. It has been great to work with civil society organisations in the host cities and other groups seeking to optimise the G20 experience for Australians and our visiting delegations, media and other groups. It's great to see state and city governments and organisations like Brisbane Marketing and Advance Cairns leveraging the G20 for the benefit of their communities."
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  • Anzmex - Australia, New Zealand, Mexico Chamber Of Commerce & Industry Inc
    President
    Anzmex - Australia, New Zealand, Mexico Chamber Of Commerce & Industry Inc Feb 2013 - Oct 2013
    The Australia, New Zealand, Mexico Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. (ANZMEX) is a membership-based, non-profit organisation with a stated mission to "promote and generate business, investment and trade opportunities between Mexico, Australia and New Zealand." Its "priority is to focus on the development of business relationships between Australasian and Mexican commercial organizations and industry, whilst promoting individuals with resources and access to markets. ANZMEX promotes trade, investment and culture exchange between Mexico and Australasia. It facilitates services to the Mexican Community living in Australia and New Zealand. It guides and facilitates services to companies seeking business across the Pacific. ANZMEX helps members find important commercial, financial and legal information necessary for business in Mexico, Australia and New Zealand."I took on this role at the request of its members and we achieved a much improved profile with Australian & Mexican governments, international business and used social media to expand engagement with the Mexican community. We held vibrant roundtables and events. We helped persuade the Mexican and Australian Governments to increase the level of engagement.
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  • Land Of Opportunity
    Editor, Writer & Researcher
    Land Of Opportunity Feb 2012 - Oct 2013
    Land of Opportunity is an optimistic blog focusing on opportunities between Australia and the Americas and beyond.
  • Global Job Hunt, Llc.
    Member Of Advisory Board
    Global Job Hunt, Llc. Feb 2012 - Jul 2013
    Castle Rock, Co, Us
    Assisted this start-up business in their Australian orientation and culture and visits to Australia. Helped advise on general strategy and Asia-Pacific market.
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  • National Democratic Institute (Ndi)
    Honorary Assessor For The Report Series "Progress Of Democratisation In Hong Kong"
    National Democratic Institute (Ndi) Oct 2011 - Dec 2012
    Washington, Dc, Us
    My honorary work here was to interview a wide spectrum of key players, analysts and observers in the Hong Kong governmental and political system to guide the next edition of the NDI reports on the "Progress of Democratisation in Hong Kong."
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  • State Of Victoria (Australia)
    Commissioner To The Americas
    State Of Victoria (Australia) Feb 2009 - Jan 2012
    In this role, I served as the state's representative across North and South America. I was based in San Francisco with offices in Chicago, Washington DC and New York. My main role was promoting Victoria as a destination for foreign direct investment. This involved presenting to the leaders of many of America's largest corporations. My team and I also promoted Victoria's exports in defence and aerospace, education services, automotive, food and beverages including wine and beer.I led trade missions into Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Argentina and Chile in areas as diverse as education services, urban design and planning and sports services leading to the Brazil Olympics and World Cup.I took on the role at the height of the global recession. Despite the US recession and the high Australian dollar, we supported more exporters, with increased exports and assisted in winning foreign direct investment in aerospace, automotive, IT, biotechnology, retail, games & food.Premier of Victoria, Ted Baillieu, wrote: "Your hard work and enthusiasm in representing Victoria, as well as successful leadership of the team across the Victorian Government Business Offices in San Francisco, Chicago, New York and Washington DC has been greatly valued by the Coalition Government. During your time as Commissioner, you and your team achieved significant outcomes for Victoria by providing valuable assistance to American companies keen to do business in this state... I would also like to acknowledge the important role you played in raising Victoria’s profile in the US..”
  • Transport Accident Commission
    Board Member (Non Executive Director)
    Transport Accident Commission Feb 2007 - Apr 2009
    The Transport Accident Commission is a personal injury insurer covering transport accidents directly caused by the driving of a car, motorcycle, bus, train or tram. The TAC is unique among personal injury insurers as one of its key roles is to promote road safety. Working closely with Victoria Police and Vic Roads, the TAC has developed world's best advertising campaigns that have changed behaviour and reduced the incidence of road trauma - I sat on the marketing and road-safety Board sub-committee. I also sat on the governance committee for the rollout of a new FINEOS claims management system crucial to the operations of the Commission and even more important as the TAC Headquarters was moving from Melbourne to the regional city of Geelong. The project was delivered on-time and on-budget.
  • Australian Catholic University
    Board Member, Advisory Board For The Institute Of Legal Studies, Australian Catholic University
    Australian Catholic University Feb 2008 - Feb 2009
    I was pleased to be able to assist on the advisory Board of the Institute of Legal Studies at Australian Catholic University which conducts research in international law, comparative constitutional law, international and national human rights law, public law, public accountability, and law and education.
  • Asia-Pacific Centre For Philanthropy And Social Investment
    Member Of Steering Committee On Education And Training In Philanthropy
    Asia-Pacific Centre For Philanthropy And Social Investment Feb 2007 - Feb 2009
    The Federal Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, the Hon. Mal Brough, invited the Centre to undertake a study on Tertiary Education in Philanthropy and Social Investment to ensure Australian tertiary education provides skills necessary to make informed and effective decisions in the field of philanthropy. The working group Identified the tertiiary education and training to encourage and enable informed and effective social investment; Identify means to promote, support and undertake research into how giving in Australia can be increased and more effective; Audit the range of options in Australian universities to address these matters; Identify the education and training gaps and recommend ways that these might best be filled; Find the best way of ensuring such education and training is delivered into the future.
  • Forum For A Democratic China
    Chair
    Forum For A Democratic China Feb 2007 - Feb 2009
    The forum was run by a group of Australians including Australian Chinese and Chinese living in Australia. The mission was to support those Chinese seeking a democratic state in the People’s Republic of China. We supported Australia’s closer ties with China. The Foreign Ediitor at the Australian Newspaper described the Forum as "organised by three unusually brave politicians: Victor Perton, a former Liberal member of the Victorian parliament; former Liberal senator Tsiben Tschen; and the federal Labor whip and member for Melbourne Ports Michael Danby, by far the most courageous politician in any mainstream party when it comes to Chinese human rights. "
  • A Regulatory Affair Pty Ltd
    Executive Director
    A Regulatory Affair Pty Ltd Dec 2006 - Feb 2009
    Clever regulatory affairs business. Work included policy development and negotiations around broadband, smart metering and other areas.
  • Institute Of Arbitrators & Mediators
    Accredited Mediator & Accredited Arbitrator
    Institute Of Arbitrators & Mediators Apr 2007 - 2009
    Victor was a mediator & arbitrator who was accredited under the rules of the Institute of Arbitrators & Mediators Australia (IAMA)
  • Austhink Consulting Pty Ltd
    Board Member (Non Executive Director)
    Austhink Consulting Pty Ltd Mar 2008 - Dec 2008
    Austhink Consulting is a boutique management consultancy specialising in facilitation of and training on decision-making, complex policy development and strategic analysis, utilising leading edge cognitive science methods and proprietary visual thinking software.
  • Bensons Property Group
    Board Member (Non Executive Director)
    Bensons Property Group Mar 2007 - Dec 2008
    Bensons is a leading inner city property development company and a market leader in identifying future demand for inner urban, medium density residential and mixed use developments. Its focus is on inner city urban renewal opportunities.
  • Mcs Digital
    Strategic Advisor
    Mcs Digital Dec 2006 - Dec 2008
    Rome, Latium, It
    www.mcsdigital.com.auMobile Communication Systems Pty Ltd trading as MCS Digital was founded more than 30 years ago when it acquired the GE mobile radio business in Australia. The company supplies and designs mobile radio systems, installs and maintains systems, and has its own trunked radio network and facilities.
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  • Parliament Of Victoria
    Member Of Parliament For Doncaster
    Parliament Of Victoria Oct 1988 - Nov 2006
    Robert Doyle, Press Release 22 Feb 2006 states " I wish to place on the record my thanks to Victor Perton for his outstanding contribution to the Parliamentary Liberal Party and the electorate of Doncaster over the past 18 years. Victor has served the Parliament of Victoria, the electorate of Doncaster and the Liberal Party with great distinction. I am confident that Victor will continue to make a very valuable contribution to public life and policy in Australia."AAP 24 March 2006: "Mr Perton and now Mr Honeywood are regarded as among the Opposition's best performers."
  • Parliament Of Victoria
    Shadow Minister (Parliamentary Spokesman) For Education
    Parliament Of Victoria Dec 2002 - Feb 2006
    This was fascinating work developing policy in a space which vexes most of the world. On the OECD rankings, Victoria does very well with its education standards but needs to do better in science and technology. Solving the problems of truancy in lower-performing schools was an area in which there was vigorous debate.
  • Parliament Of Victoria
    Manager Of Opposition Business (Assembly)
    Parliament Of Victoria Dec 2002 - Jan 2004
    This role involves negotiating between Government and Opposition Parties to achieve an efficient order of business in the Parliament.
  • Parliament Of Victoria
    Shadow Minister (Parliamentary Spokesman) For Aboriginal Affairs
    Parliament Of Victoria Aug 2002 - Dec 2002
    This was a short but interesting piece of policy work and advocacy during a time of political transition. HIghlights included talks with local and regional leadership of the aboriginal community.
  • Parliament Of Victoria
    Shadow Minister (Parliamentary Spokesman) For Consumer Affairs
    Parliament Of Victoria Aug 2002 - Dec 2002
    This was a short but interesting piece of policy work and advocacy during a time of political transition. I worked with interest groups and advocates & party committees to develop a policy position to take to the public.
  • Parliament Of Victoria
    Shadow Attorney General (Parliamentary Spokesman For Legal Matters)
    Parliament Of Victoria Aug 2002 - Dec 2002
    This was a short but interesting piece of policy work and advocacy during a time of political transition. I worked with interest groups and advocates & party committees to develop a policy position to take to the public.
  • Parliament Of Victoria
    Shadow Minister (Parliamentary Spokesman) For Technology And Innovation
    Parliament Of Victoria Aug 2001 - Nov 2002
    Innovative policy.
  • Parliament Of Victoria
    Shadow Minister (Parliamentary Spokesman) For Conservation And Environment
    Parliament Of Victoria Oct 1999 - Aug 2002
    Highlights of this work included developing negotiated positions leading to the introduction of Marine National Parks and the Alpine National Park.
  • Parliament Of Victoria
    Shadow Minister (Parliamentary Spokesman) For Multimedia
    Parliament Of Victoria Nov 1999 - Aug 2001
    Innovation Policy.
  • Parliament Of Victoria
    Chairman, Inquiry Into The Equal Opportunity Act
    Parliament Of Victoria Nov 1992 - Nov 1993
  • Parliament Of Victoria
    Chairman, Inquiry Into The Subordinate Legislation Act
    Parliament Of Victoria Nov 1992 - Oct 1993
  • Fibreculture: D I G I T A L P U B L I C S A Debate
    Keynote Speaker
    Fibreculture: D I G I T A L P U B L I C S A Debate Dec 2001 - Dec 2001
    Victor's Paper: "Policy, Politics & The Web - A New Democracy? Technology v Culture"http://www.fibreculture.org/conferences/conference2001/
  • World Bank E-Forum On Parliamentary Oversight And Scrutiny
    Moderator
    World Bank E-Forum On Parliamentary Oversight And Scrutiny Feb 2001 - Mar 2001
  • Connecting Government Forum
    Speaker
    Connecting Government Forum Jun 2000 - Jun 2000
    http://www.tomw.net.au/gf2k/index.htmlPaper: "Empowerment - Knowledge Management for the Whole Community"
  • Victorian Parliament'S All-Party Law Reform Committee
    Chairman
    Victorian Parliament'S All-Party Law Reform Committee Oct 1996 - Oct 1999
    This committee was a world leader in Law Reform and legal research via the internet. Its reports included:* Technology and the Law Report (May 1999) * Criminal Liability for Self-Induced Intoxication (May 1999) * Regulatory Efficiency (October 1997). The report was internationally acknowledged; * Legal liability of health service providers (May 1997); * The Jury System in Victoria. (November 1996) Its wide reaching recommendations received public approval from government, opposition and editorial writers. http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/lawreform/default.htm
  • Victorian Government'S Multimedia Committee.
    Chairman
    Victorian Government'S Multimedia Committee. 1996 - 1999
    The Committee provided policy advice and approved major changes of policy and/or legislation. The Victorian Government's multimedia programs were widely acclaimed and referred to in Bill Gates' book 'Business at the Speed of Thought'.
  • Cpa Round Table On
    Participant
    Cpa Round Table On "Governance Structures And The Democratic Process" In Cape Town, South Africa Nov 1998 - Dec 1998
    See www.aregulatoryaffair.com for Victor's Presentation
  • Virtual Opportunity Congress
    Participant
    Virtual Opportunity Congress Oct 1998 - Oct 1998
    Alan Stockdale: "This year’s invitation only Virtual Opportunity Congress has drawn some of the world’s top IT minds to Melbourne the Minister for Information Technology and Multimedia. For three days Melbourne will be the focus for some of the world’s brightest and most influential ‘virtual minds’."
  • Melbourne University Law School Graduate School
    Lecturer, "Dealing With Government" Postgraduate Course
    Melbourne University Law School Graduate School 1998 - 1998
  • Australasian & Pacific Conference On Delegated Legislation
    Keynote Speaker
    Australasian & Pacific Conference On Delegated Legislation Jul 1997 - Jul 1997
    Victor's Paper was "Regulatory Efficiency - The Wave After That" (Sequel to Regulatory Efficiency - The Next Wave) www.vicnet.net.au/~victorp/speeches/wave2.htmThe Western Australian Parliamentary Report by Hon Robert Laurence Wiese MLA stated "the Committee found the papers presented by Mr Peter Ryan MLA and Mr Victor Perton MLA to be of particular interest as they related to advances being made in the Victorian jurisdiction in the processes for creation and review of regulations. "
  • Inquiry Into Legal Liability Of Health Service Providers
    Chairman
    Inquiry Into Legal Liability Of Health Service Providers Jan 1996 - May 1997
    See Report at http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/lawreform/hea/default.htm
  • Victorian Government'S Electronic Business Framework Group
    Chairman
    Victorian Government'S Electronic Business Framework Group 1997 - 1997
    This group of experts developed a legal framework and electronic commerce regime to facilitate the uptake of electronic signatures in Victoria with the aim of making Melbourne a centre of electronic commerce.
  • Data Protection Advisory Council
    Chairman
    Data Protection Advisory Council 1996 - 1997
    The Council reported to the Victorian Government recommending new privacy legislation and structures to deal with the privacy implications of rapidly advancing information technology.http://web.mac.com/victorperton/iWeb/Privacy/DATA%20PROTECTION%20ADVISORY%20COUNCIL.html
  • Inquiry Into Regulatory Efficiency Legislation
    Chairman
    Inquiry Into Regulatory Efficiency Legislation 1996 - 1997
    See Report: http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/lawreform/Regulatory_Efficiency/relr/title.htmlThe Victorian Treasurer John Brumby wrote 27 October 2006, "Its general direction and tone of minimising the burden of compliance with regulation underpins current policy."
  • Scrutiny Of Acts And Regulations Committee
    Chairman
    Scrutiny Of Acts And Regulations Committee Oct 1992 - Oct 1996
    The first two years of existence of this committee was controversial as the role entailed acting as a statutory critic of the government of which Victor was a part. The Committee also undertook law reform functions including reviews of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 and the Subordinate Legislation Act 1962.Current Website: http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/sarc/
  • Council Of The University Of Melbourne
    Council Member
    Council Of The University Of Melbourne 1992 - 1996
  • Second United Nations Conference On Human Rights
    Member Of The Australian Government Delegation
    Second United Nations Conference On Human Rights Jun 1993 - Jun 1993
    See: http://www.ohchr.org/english/about/wc/vienna/
  • Legal And Constitutional Committee
    Member
    Legal And Constitutional Committee Oct 1988 - Oct 1992
  • Dudley Tregent & Co
    Solicitor
    Dudley Tregent & Co Feb 1984 - Oct 1984
  • Delegation Of South Pacific Young Political Leaders To Republic Of China
    Leader
    Delegation Of South Pacific Young Political Leaders To Republic Of China 1984 - 1984
    This introduced Victor to the responsibilities of representing his country in meetings with foreign dignitaries. Other members of the delegation included the Chairman of the New Zealand Young Nationals and young political and government representatives from the smaller Pacific nations. The intensive programme included meetings with national and civic leaders and inspections of industrial sites and national parks.

Victor Perton Skills

Strategy Policy International Relations Government Leadership Public Policy Governance Politics Entrepreneurship International Business Start Ups Management Consulting Public Relations Corporate Governance Venture Capital Negotiation Business Strategy Sustainability Economic Development Stakeholder Engagement Corporate Social Responsibility Blogging Policy Analysis Nonprofits International Law Social Media International Trade Fundraising Joint Ventures Public/private Partnerships E Commerce Foreign Investment Mediation Global Marketing Innovation Climate Change Emerging Markets Internal Communications Regulatory Affairs Advocacy Creativity Critical Thinking Administrative Law Investment Promotion Empathy E Government Export Promotion Emotional Intelligence Openness To Serendipity Flexibility

Victor Perton Education Details

  • University Of Melbourne
    University Of Melbourne
    Law
  • Monash University
    Monash University
    Economics
  • Monash University
    Monash University
    Law
  • Peking University
    Peking University
    Chinese Law
  • Australian Institute Of Company Directors
    Australian Institute Of Company Directors
    The Practice Of Directorship
  • United Nations System Staff College (Unssc)
    United Nations System Staff College (Unssc)
    Circular Economy
  • Australian Institute Of Company Directors
    Australian Institute Of Company Directors
    Colimate Governance
  • University Of Technology Sydney
    University Of Technology Sydney
    Positive Psychology
  • Whitefriars
    Whitefriars
  • Australian Public Service Academy
    Australian Public Service Academy
    Public Administration

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