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Mar2022
Terrorism and Risk Event Resounding Success
The Chapter’s first event for 2022 was a great success thanks to the excellent work of the Chapter Committee. With around 70 registrations, the Event’s Coordinator ensured the activity proceeded smoothly.
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Feb2022
Life Member Ron Guymer Funeral Live Stream Recording
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.
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Feb2022
Psychological health regulations open for comment
Victorian employers and workers are able to provide comments on proposed regulations to better prevent workplace psychological harm.
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Feb2022
A tribute to Ron Guymer, Life Member
The Chapter sadly announces the passing of Life Member Mr Ron Guymer
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Feb2022
Liquor Regulator to Change in Victoria
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).
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Feb2022
Chapter Sponsorship, We Want You!
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.
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Jan2022
Liquor Accords and other liquor laws are changing
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.
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Jan2022
New Handbook on Physical Security HB 188:2021
SAI Global has recently published a 96-page Handbook for security and leaders entitled “Base-building physical security Handbook - Terrorism and extreme violence”
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Jan2022
Updated Guideline for Work-related Violence (October 2020)
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”
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Jan2022
Chapter Committee Planning for 2022
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.
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