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About the Victorian Government Solicitor's Office
The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) provides Victorian Government legal expertise for departments and statutory authorities.
Latest publications
- Law & justice1 Feb 2023
Duties to witnesses in civil proceedings who may be at risk of criminal prosecution: State of Victoria v Villan [2022] VSCA 106
The State of Victoria (State) is routinely a party to litigation involving actions by employees in respect of which the State may be found to be vicariously liable.
- Law & justice23 Dec 2022
Recent High Court guidance - When will a statutory authority owe a common law duty of care?
Electricity Networks Corporation (trading as Western Power) v Herridge Parties [2022] HCA 37 marks the conclusion of a lengthy negligence dispute involving a statutory corporation.
- Law & justice3 Nov 2022
Proposed amendments to the Fair Work Act - what public sector employers need to know
Key changes relevant to all Victorian public sector employers proposed in the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022.
- Law & justice7 Sept 2022
New psychological health regulations for Victorian employers are expected to commence this year
Significant changes to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation are expected to commence later in 2022, which will affect all Victorian Public Sector employers
- Law & justice17 Aug 2022
Fair Jobs Code: What you need to know
On 10 August 2022, the Victorian Government launched the Fair Jobs Code (FJC).
- Law & justice26 July 2022
Understanding thresholds and caps in personal injury litigation
The Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic) (Wrongs Act) is the principal statute in Victoria governing claims for damages for personal injury and death as a result of negligence or fault, in cases other than workplace
- Law & justice15 July 2022
Government's response to the Ministerial Taskforce on workplace sexual harassment
On 11 July 2022, the Victorian Government published its response to the Ministerial Taskforce on Workplace Sexual Harassment (Taskforce) and there are likely to be significant reforms in this area.
- Law & justice6 July 2022
New OHS Regulations
On Tuesday 5 July 2022 Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (COVID-19 Vaccination Information) Regulations 2022 (Vic) were made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) (OHS Act).
- Law & justice13 Apr 2022
Considerations for Managing Employee Wellbeing: Kozarov v State of Victoria [2022] HCA 12
This case is in relation to a negligence claim brought by a former solicitor in the Specialist Sexual Offences Unit of the Victorian Office of Public Prosecutions.
Events and seminars
- 24 Feb 2022
Victorian Public Sector employment and OHS year in review
Key employment and OHS decisions in 2021 and what should be on your radar for 2022.
- 21 Feb 2022
Data security risk in the Victorian Public Sector
Discussing responsibilities of agencies to secure their data under the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014, Health Records Act 2001 and the Victorian Protective Data Security Framework and Standards.
- 25 Aug 2021
Emerging issues in OHS: What should be on your radar
A discussion on emerging issues in occupational health and safety law and practice that should be on your radar.
- 25 Oct 2021
Land Ahoy! Tips for ensuring a smooth acquisition journey
Land assembly is a critical preliminary step in the delivery of projects. Failure to obtain ownership or use rights can introduce significant costs, complications and delays to your project.
- 13 Oct 2021
COVID-19 Vaccinations in the third wave: Navigating the complexity
As part of Health and Safety Month 2021, the Victorian Government Solicitor's Office invites you to a live webinar to discuss COVID-19 vaccinations and employment, OHS and privacy implications.
- 18 Sept 2020
The changing litigation landscape in Victoria: don't waste a crisis!
Hear from experienced VGSO solicitors about the changing litigation landscape in Victoria as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
- 17 Sept 2021
Through the looking glass: An insight into coronial inquests and investigations
The Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office invites you to a webinar panel discussion to look into the ins and outs of coronial investigations and inquests in Victoria.
- 30 July 2020
Stress, vicarious trauma and the work of government lawyers
What is the psychological impact of legal work? And what are the main drivers of stress among practising lawyers?
- 23 June 2020
Regulatory investigations: key lessons for regulators
Our presenters will discuss recent decisions delivered by the High Court of Australia relevant to government agencies involved in the investigation and prosecution of regulatory offences.
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