Further to our recent post on the passing of our esteemed colleague Ron Guymer, a celebration of Ron's life occurred Wednesday 23 February in Eltham and streamed online. Details are below.

Victorian employers and workers are able to provide comments on proposed regulations to better prevent workplace psychological harm.

The Chapter sadly announces the passing of Life Member Mr Ron Guymer

The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulator (VCGLR) as regulator of the liquor industry is about to change under legislation recently introduced into the Victorian Parliament. Legislation was passed in the Victorian Parliament in December 2021 re-naming the VCGLR as the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC).

The Victoria Australia Chapter is seeking professional sponsorship to assist and meet its goals for 2022 and beyond. There are many advantages available for individuals and organisations through sponsorship of this multi award-winning Chapter.

From 31 January 2022 amendments to the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 (Vic) come into effect. The changes include maximum patron banning is 12 months and, other than using or disclosing information regarding banned persons, it is an offence to pass on information outside of this requirement.

SAI Global has recently published a 96-page Handbook for security and leaders entitled “Base-building physical security Handbook - Terrorism and extreme violence”

SAI Global has recently published a replacement for the former healthcare security standard from 1997. The two-Part Standard is a must for persons involved in healthcare security. Part 1 is entitled “Security for healthcare facilities Part 1: General requirements ” and Part 2: Procedures guide”

The newly elected Chapter Committee had its first meeting on 19 January 2022. The Committee comprises a mixture of established and new members with a priority to ensure the needs of Chapter membership are fully realised.