the following is a Media Release for all Victorians - The Andrews Labor Government will introduce legislation to increase the maximum penalty for manslaughter from 20 to 25 years’ imprisonment.

Australian Institute of Criminology Statistical Report highlights that identity crime is one of the most prevalent forms of criminal activity in Australia and can have severe and lasting consequences for victims.

The Chapter has received a letter of support from ASIS International co-signed by President Godfried Hendriks CPP and CEO Peter J. O’Neil, FASAE CAE. The Chapter is appreciative of their thoughts and support on behalf of ASIS members worldwide.

The AWCS report provides data about workers’ compensation claims in Australia, including data broken down by sex, age, occupation and industry. This is important for risk assessors and those responsible for security, safety and risk in workplaces.

As 2020 commences now is the time to consider and advise the Chapter about your preferences including education programs.

The Chapter wishes to acknowledge the courageous and ongoing contribution to public safety through our various emergency and volunteer services. This festive and holiday season has been challenging to the extreme.

Another successful year for the ASIS Victoria Australia Chapter has been reported by our outgoing Chair Pascal Engler. Below is a summary of achievements and the Chapter thanks Pascal for his leadership and innovation over the past 3 years as Chair.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has moved to assure Australians the threat level at airports hasn't changed after announcing a $107 million package for a new highly-trained anti-terrorism squad.

Victoria has recently introduced industrial manslaughter offences into its OHS laws with the Victorian Parliament passing the Workplace Safety Legislation Amendment (Workplace Manslaughter and Other Matters) Bill 2019 (Vic) on 26 November 2019.

WorkSafe has charged the Department of Justice and Community Safety for alleged health and safety breaches.