Victorian Government Solicitor's Office

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.

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.

Key changes relevant to all Victorian public sector employers proposed in the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022.

Significant changes to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation are expected to commence later in 2022, which will affect all Victorian Public Sector employers

On 10 August 2022, the Victorian Government launched the Fair Jobs Code (FJC).

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

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.

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).

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.

Key employment and OHS decisions in 2021 and what should be on your radar for 2022.

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.

A discussion on emerging issues in occupational health and safety law and practice that should be on your radar.

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.

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.

Hear from experienced VGSO solicitors about the changing litigation landscape in Victoria as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

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.

What is the psychological impact of legal work? And what are the main drivers of stress among practising lawyers?

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.