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Victorian Floods Edition
Electricity and gas
Where properties have been significantly damaged by floods or fire, checks of household wiring and appliances are imperative. Energy Safe Victoria has provided the following advice. Household wiring checks must be carried out by a licensed electrician or licensed electrical inspector. Appliances can be checked by a licensed electrician, licensed ... read more
Victorian standard on erection of structural steel
WorkSafe Victoria has launched a new industry standard on the Safe Erection of Structural Steel for Buildings . This industry standard has been designed to raise awareness of the dangers associated with erection of structural steel in the construction industry. The standard provides practical guidance for the ... read more
Review of liquor industry training in Victoria
The Victorian Government will soon be undertaking a review of the training requirements for liquor industry participants including liquor licensees, managers and staff. At present: Those applying for a liquor licence (other than a packaged liquor licence) are required to undertake new entrant and responsible serving of alcohol ... read more
Update on high risk work licensing in Victoria
From 1 July 2010 WorkSafe Victoria will predominantly authorise registered training organisations (RTOs) as Licence Assessors (Under the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 , Regulation 3.6.11) to carry out assessments of competency for high risk work. In exceptional circumstances, such as those licence assessors located in ... read more
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Community Services and Health Competency Matrix
A new online tool has been released by the Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council for those looking to connect the dots between qualifications, units of competency, skill sets and job roles from within the Community Services and Health Training Packages. The Competency Matrix allows users who are ... read more
New Victorian electrical regulations
Two new regulations regarding electrical safety have been released in Victoria. The Electricity Safety (Installations) Regulations 2009 and the Electricity Safety (Management) Regulations 2009 were proclaimed on 11 December 2009 and are now in force. Energy Safe Victoria and the National Electrical and Communications ... read more
Queensland Fire and Rescue Service targets budget accommodation compliance
The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) is urging owners and occupiers throughout northern Queensland to ensure they comply with budget accommodation regulations. Providers of budget accommodation have an obligation to be aware of and comply with regulations designed to ensure safety. Recent investigations undertaken by ... read more
Victorian Bill reforms gaming machine limits and community benefits statements
Victoria's Gambling Regulation Amendment Bill 2007 introduces significant changes to gaming machine operations. It reforms community benefits statements and implements commitments made under Taking action on problem gambling , the Government's five-year, $132.3 million strategy to combat problem gambling. Under the Bill, clubs ... read more
Victorian auto-wrecker licensing guidelines
In response to industry queries about auto wreckers and recyclers' licensing requirements, Consumer Affairs Victoria has prepared practical guidelines to assist the industry understanding when licensing is required. The guidelines provide details on when auto wreckers and recycling businesses need to be licensed under the Motor Car Traders ... read more
Service Skills Australia conference - Sydney
The Service Skills Australia National Conference 2010 will be held on 1-2 March 2010 in Sydney. The conference will bring together employers, workers, industry bodies and training organisations to discuss ways to work together to increase the productivity and participation of the workforce in the service industries. To ... read more
Victoria reforms tow truck industry
Victoria's Accident Towing Services Bill 2007 is intended to enhance local road safety by implementing better customer service for accident victims. It will address unnecessary regulatory constraints and generally improve towing industry compliance by: introducing a modern accreditation scheme for accident towing operators, depot ... read more
Packaged liquor review in Victoria
The Liquor Control Advisory Council is considering a request from the Minister for Consumer Affairs to assess and report on the regulatory regime for the sale of packaged liquor in Victoria. The Council will pay particular attention to ways of minimising harm from the misuse and abuse of alcohol ... read more
New laws for bodies corporate come into operation in Victoria
The laws governing bodies corporate in Victoria have been reformed with the introduction of the Owners Corporations Act 2006 . The Act, which came into operation in December 2007, made a number of changes to the way bodies corporate (now known as 'owners corporations') are managed. The ... read more
Victoria undertakes liquor licence reform
Victoria has introduced changes to the state's liquor licensing laws with the passage of the Liquor Control Reform Amendment Act 2007 . To take effect progressively on various dates in 2007 and 2008, the purpose of the Amending Act is to: enable persons to be excluded from ... read more
Victoria introduces a new road safety strategy
Victoria has announced a range of road safety initiatives designed to achieve a significant reduction in the road toll. The initiatives, part of the Victorian Government's arrive alive 2008-2017 road safety strategy , follows from the successful first arrive alive strategy. The new road safety strategy includes: ... read more
Victoria Regulates Solarium Industry
The September 2007 edition of Licensing Line News reported on regulation of the solarium industry. Victoria has now regulated the state's solarium industry with the Radiation (Tanning Units Amendment) Interim Regulations 2007 . The regulations, made under section 139 of the ... read more
Website takes new approach to identifying injury risks
WorkSafe Victoria has launched a new website to help businesses identify safety risks affecting them and their workforce. The Injury Hotspots website uses five years of workplace injury insurance claims to provide a snapshot of how people get hurt most often and what can be done to ... read more
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Victoria announces reform of VET sector
Last month Victorian Premier John Brumby announced Securing Jobs for Your Future , the largest ever single investment in Victoria's vocational education and training system. The $316 million initiative includes major reform of the Victorian VET system including the implementation of a HECS-style loan system. The ... read more
New Community Services Training Package endorsed
The new CHC08 Community Services Training Package has been endorsed and will replace CHC02. The Case for Endorsement (PDF 2.5MB) of CHC08 states that the package reflects licensing and regulatory requirements and uses the range of Training Package structural options to ensure these are embedded. Most ... read more
Hospitality industry professional development strategy
Service Skills Australia (the Service Industries Skills Council) has developed an action plan to address recommendations contained in the Strategic Industry Audit of Training in the Hospitality Industry - National Report. The 2005 audit, commissioned by the National Quality Council, found that while most employers were happy with ... read more
A launching pad into a child care career in Victoria
A group of 100 people, including parents, mature age and young people from Dandenong, Pakenham, Frankston and Traralgon are participating in a specially designed program, the Launch Pad project, to help place them in child care sector jobs. The project has received $88,000 in Australian Government funding to help ... read more
Service Skills Australia conference
The Service Skills Australia National Conference 2010 will be held on 1-2 March 2010 in Sydney. The conference will bring together employers, workers, industry bodies and training organisations to discuss ways to work together to increase the productivity and participation of the workforce in the service industries. To ... read more
Safety alerts for insulation installers
Workplace health and safety authorities in Queensland and Victoria have released safety alerts around the electrical risks for insulation installers. Recent fatalities in both states have highlighted the importance of insulation installers being aware of the risks when installing insulation and working near electrical equipment in ceilings. In Queensland, effective ... read more
Fact sheet on Victorian building regulation changes
The Victorian Building Amendment Regulation 2009 has resulted in changes to registration and qualification requirements for a number of building occupations. The Victorian Building Commission has released a fact sheet to provide information on the amendments . The amendments include: a two-tiered registration system for ... read more
Taxi industry and driver accreditation reform in Victoria
The successful implementation of taxi industry and driver accreditation are two of the Victorian Taxi Directorate's major priorities for 2007. The new accreditation regime will allow for the introduction of accreditation measures for taxi-cab licence holders, taxi operators, and providers of taxi-cab network services such as taxi ... read more
Victorian government launches marine pilotage review
An independent review of marine pilotage in Victoria will be undertaken to help ensure that modern, effective and safe vessel management is practiced throughout Victorian waterways. This review will address operational and safety management aspects of current pilotage arrangements. It will also examine the statutory framework for the provision ... read more
Building a better community care workforce in Victoria
A new human resources kit has been launched to recruit and train community care workers across Victoria. It details best practice recruitment, selection and training processes, and will help service providers attract and retain the best people for the job. The kit has been developed by six local government and ... read more
Review of Victorian traffic management code
A review of the existing Victorian Code of Practice for Worksite Safety - Traffic Management is being undertaken to ensure that it best meets the needs of users and the general public. This Code is intended to: establish and maintain a standardised approach to the conduct ... read more
Service Skills Australia wants to hear from Australian workers
Service Skills Australia is calling for workers in the service industries to participate in a survey and contribute to the future direction of accredited training for the service industries in Australia. In 2008, Service Skills Australia conducted an online survey in which 90% of respondents stated that their business provides ... read more
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Code of conduct for Victorian liquor licensees
Packaged liquor licensees in Victoria are now required to comply with a new code of conduct as a condition of their licence. The code was developed by licensees and their association, the Office of the Small Business Commissioner and the Director of Liquor Licensing. It aims to minimise ... read more
Victorian fact sheets on high risk and construction induction delivery
WorkSafe Victoria has released fact sheets for registered training organisations (RTOs) with advice on delivering high risk work licensing units of competency and the construction induction training unit of competency. The fact sheets detail the process RTOs need to go through to be recognised by WorkSafe as approved to ... read more
OHS guide for working at external locations
WorkCover NSW has developed a pocket guide aimed specifically at the health and community services sector. The publication, Working at External Locations addresses the safety issues involved with working in locations such as the home of a client or in a public area. Working ... read more
Comment sought on service industry skills reports
Service Skills Australia is calling for comment from relevant stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and registered training organisations, on four industry skill reports covering the service industries in Australia . The reports are based on information compiled at a series of forums with employers and associations where ... read more
Victoria updates RSA refresher course website
Consumer Affairs Victoria in Victoria has updated and given a new look to the Responsible Serving of Alcohol (RSA) Refresher Course, which is located on its website. The online course provides the opportunity for those who have previously completed an RSA Course to update their knowledge ... read more
New CCTV regulations for Victorian licensed venues
New CCTV regulations which set minimum standards for security cameras in late-night licensed venues will come into effect in Victoria from October 6. Venues that trade after 1am and have live or amplified music other than background music will be required to meet ... read more
New website to support assessment for Vic conveyancing licence
VETASSESS, together with Consumer Affairs Victoria, has launched a service to assist experienced conveyancers meet the criteria required to obtain a full conveyancers licence. The service has been developed in response to the Conveyancing Act 2006 , which came into effect on 1 ... read more
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