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New OHS Regulations vgso.vic.gov.au
WEBWhat has changed? There is now a new Part 2.1A in the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic) (New OHS Regulations). The New OHS Regulations authorise employers to collect, record, hold and use COVID-19 vaccination information from 'specified persons', so that the employer may determine reasonably practicable OHS measures, …
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OHS Update vgso.vic.gov.au
WEBCraig Newton Principal Lawyer, Workplace Relations and Occupational Health and Safety Branch Email. [email protected]. Updated 27 September 2021. Significant changes to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation passed the Parliament and received Royal Assent this week, introducing changes affecting all Victorian Public …
Fair Work Commission denies application for interim relief by …
WEBOn 13 November 2021, the Fair Work Commission refused an application for interim relief in the matter of Nazih Beydoun & Ors v Northern Health & Ors [2021] FWC 6341 where the Applicants sought to restrain 5 health services from terminating the employment of various nurses and administrative workers arising out of alleged non-compliance with directions …
Historic moment as the Victorian Government releases final report …
WEBnew mental health legislation with a focus on accountability and service monitoring; establishment of a Cabinet sub-committee on mental health, a new Chief Officer of Mental Health in the Department of Health, and a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission to operate as a complaints body; increase in the capacity of …
New psychological health regulations for Victorian employers are
WEBSignificant changes to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation are expected to commence later in 2022, which will affect all Victorian Public Sector employers. The changes will be introduced by the Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Psychological Health) Regulations (proposed Regulations). The development of the …
Important workplace changes in July 2023 (including regarding …
WEBIn this Update, the VGSO's Workplace Relations and Occupational Health and Safety (WROS) Team provides a summary of key recent changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act) and other important workplace-related matters that should be on the radar of Victorian Public Sector employers.Changes to the FW Act from 1 July 2023. As you may …
VGSO publications vgso.vic.gov.au
WEBVGSO publications. The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office provides a diverse variety of legal training, professional development seminars, tailored workshops and detailed online publications for Victorian Public Sector employees. Our publications provide short updates on legal developments that may affect agencies' program or policy planning.
OHS Masterclass series vgso.vic.gov.au
WEB2022 has continued to provide challenges in managing occupational health and safety obligations, particularly for those whose roles and responsibilities require them to assist Victorian Public Sector organisations to discharge their occupational health and safety obligations and respond to regulatory action. The VGSO's OHS Masterclass series …
Labour Hire Amendments vgso.vic.gov.au
WEBLabour Hire Amendments. Changes to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation passed in September last year are due to take effect on 22 March 2022. The changes will affect all Victorian Public Sector employers who enter into or have existing labour hire arrangements. In substance, host employers will owe greater health and safety
Workplace Relations and Occupational Health and Safety
WEBWe are uniquely placed to advise and assist all areas of the Victorian Public Sector (VPS) including the Victorian Public Service and government entities and bodies on all aspects of employee relations, industrial relations, discrimination and occupational health and safety law (Workplace Matters). Our team are practical and solutions-focused.
Considerations for Managing Employee Wellbeing: Kozarov v …
WEBThe case is relevant for all employers managing the health and wellbeing of employees. In this matter, the High Court upheld an appeal from the Victorian Court of Appeal. This case is in relation to a negligence claim brought by a former solicitor in the Specialist Sexual Offences Unit of the Victorian Office of Public Prosecutions. The facts
Fair Work Commission provides further support for mandatory flu
WEBIn a case that has been closely watched by employers considering whether to require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, the Fair Work Commission has upheld another dismissal of an employee who refused a mandatory flu vaccination. The decision comes within five weeks of two similar findings in the Commission supporting …
Unpacking the proposed Victorian Psychological Health Regulations
WEBEvent Details. 17 August 2023 1:00 pm - 17 August 2023 2:00 pm. New Regulations are being proposed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 which bring into sharp focus the increasing emphasis on the management of workplace psychological health hazards, including: The proposed Regulations also set out some new compliance …
Legal obligations of employers and self-employed persons to …
WEBOn 28 July 2020, the Occupational Health and Safety (COVID-19 Incident Notification) Regulations 2020 were passed to require employers and self-employed persons to notify WorkSafe when they become aware of COVID-19 in their workplace.. The Regulations enhance the current notifiable incident obligations relating to workplaces by …
COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Act 2020
WEBOn 23 April 2020 the Victorian Parliament passed the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Bill 2020. The Bill received Royal Assent on 24 April 2020 and came into force on 25 April 2020. The majority of the measures in the Act will cease to have effect six months after the commencement of the Act. Temporary modification of law by …
The General Environmental Duty under Victoria's new …
WEBThe GED is modelled off the general duty imposed on employers under Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation, 8 albeit with one key difference. Under OH&S laws, employers must, so far as is reasonably practicable, eliminate risks to employee health and safety. 9 In contrast, the GED seeks to minimise risks to human …
New Victorian workplace manslaughter offences vgso.vic.gov.au
WEBJodie Burns Managing Principal Solicitor, Workplace Relations and Occupational Safety Phone: 8684 0901 Mobile: 0437 568 289 Email: [email protected]. Harry Kinkead Senior Solicitor, Workplace Relations and Occupational Safety Phone: 8684 0902 Mobile: 0408 237 022 Email: …
Craig Newton vgso.vic.gov.au
WEBCraig Newton. Craig is a Principal Lawyer VGSO, who acts for Government Departments and Victorian Public Sector clients in workplace and occupational health and safety matters and in regulation, administrative and disciplinary law. Craig has practised for a number of years in workplace law practices, principally in occupational health and
Frances Anderson vgso.vic.gov.au
WEBFrances Anderson. Frances leads a team of lawyers delivering workplace relations and occupational health and safety advice to government and the Victorian public sector. Frances is an experienced workplace relations lawyer with a proven track record of success. She has 30 years of workplace relations experience, initially in South Africa …
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