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The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) provides Victorian Government legal expertise for departments and statutory authorities.
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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.
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.
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.
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
Fair Jobs Code: What you need to know
On 10 August 2022, the Victorian Government launched the Fair Jobs Code (FJC).
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
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.
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).
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.
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