Ian Little (17 March 1956 - 6 June 2006)
The Department of Treasury and Finance was deeply saddened by the passing of its Secretary, Ian Little, on Tuesday 6 June 2006.
For over a decade Ian Little made an invaluable contribution to the State of Victoria holding the position of Deputy Secretary of the Department for Treasury and Finance from 1994, before becoming Secretary in 1998.
Statement from the Premier and Treasurer
Ian Little Memorial Lecture
The second Ian Little Memorial Lecture was delivered by Dr. Ken Henry, Secretary to the Commonwealth Treasury, on 4 March 2008.
2008 Ian Little Memorial Lecture - Realising the vision (54 kb PDF)
The inaugural Ian Little Memorial Lecture was delivered by Premier John Brumby, then Treasurer of Victoria, on 6 March 2007.
2007 Ian Little Memorial Lecture - The role of the economic policy adviser in Australia's growth and reform (71 kb PDF)
Public tribute 2006
On Thursday 15 June 2006, a public tribute was held for Ian Little at the Melbourne Town Hall. Approximately 600 people attended to share their memories and pay their respects to Ian and his family.
Speech by Honourable Steve Bracks, Premier of Victoria (31 kb PDF)
Speech by Honourable John Brumby, Treasurer of Victoria (32 kb PDF)
Speech by Dr Ken Henry, Secretary to the Treasury, Australian Government (31 kb PDF)
Speech by Mr Terry Moran, Secretary, Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet (19 kb PDF)
Speech by Mr Alan Stockdale, Former Treasurer of Victoria (26 kb PDF)
Booklet produced for the public tribute service (85 kb PDF)