Safe Work Australia has developed guidance materials for "officers" who are duty holders under OHS legislation. Although Victoria is currently not a signatory to the national approach there is good guidance to ensure OHS obligations are met.

This year, the ASIS Victoria Australia Chapter will host the ASIS Australia Conference being held in Melbourne on Thursday 17 October 2019.

Our friends at Sparke Helmore Lawyers report the first time an individual has been sentenced imprisonment (6 months) following breaches of WHS duty provisions relating to her involvement in a 2017 workplace fatality. Despite being available to courts for a number of decades, we are not aware of any person in Australia receiving a non-suspended custodial sentence for a breach of a WHS duty provision…

Members should access the ASIS International website and check out this month's Fast 5. This includes the GSX 2019 Call for Presentations for Chicago in September 2019.

Check out the link to understand why ASIS Certifications are so valuable.

We long hear the security industry continues to grow based upon the nature and character of risk across the modern world. Let's review the current Australian climate for 2018!

Thanks to member of the Chapter Mr Nick Karas who published a short article on SCAMS on Linked In. The content highlights increased risks associated with SCAMS over the festive season.

The ASIS Victoria Australia Chapter wishes all members the very best for the festive season. We look forward to a great 2019.