WorkSafe Victoria advise Ballarat Health Services has been fined $20,000 without conviction for failing to inform staff about occupational violence and aggression risks in the workplace in 2018.

The Victorian crime data for 2019-2020 found there were 74,189 offenders prosecuted, a decrease of two per cent from the previous year. However, about 23% of perpetrators (17,171) were processed for violence and acts intended to cause injury.

Safe Work Australia has published resources for preventing workplace sexual harassment, violence and aggression. These guidance materials are for businesses and employees.

International Standard ISO 22341 Security and resilience — Protective security — Guidelines for crime prevention through environmental design has been released and is available for purchase online.

As part of achieving professional best practice, ASIS International provides free resources across its membership. The current resource focuses on advancing your security career through five articles by industry leaders.

The new Liquor Control Reform Interim Regulations came into operation on 2 November 2020. For security risk assessors and operators it is imperative relevant content of the new Regulations are included in security protocols.

Prisons are all about security and recent incidents involving drones highlight an emerging security risk for prison operators. Tennis balls and other packaged items thrown over walls are being replaced with more sophisticated delivery methods for contraband!

We are pleased to report the Chapter continues to impress and progress. Although conducted online, the AGM was well attended and appointed a new Chair for 2021 - Ms Rachell DeLuca.

The VCGLR advise international driver’s licences and Victorian marine licences can now be accepted as evidence of age documents by licensed venues.