A psychosocial hazard is anything that increases the risk of work-related stress. Amendments to the OHS regulations are to be introduced through the Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Psychological Health) Regulations.

Based upon the NYPD SHIELD program, through its Counter Terrorism Command Victoria Police is the first police force in Australia to introduce a SHIELD initiative. The initiative is effectively a collaboration between Victoria Police and the Victorian private security sector sharing information in addition to education in protective security concepts and responsibilities.

Victorian employers and workers are able to provide comments on proposed regulations to better prevent workplace psychological harm.

The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulator (VCGLR) as regulator of the liquor industry is about to change under legislation recently introduced into the Victorian Parliament. Legislation was passed in the Victorian Parliament in December 2021 re-naming the VCGLR as the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC).

From 31 January 2022 amendments to the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 (Vic) come into effect. The changes include maximum patron banning is 12 months and, other than using or disclosing information regarding banned persons, it is an offence to pass on information outside of this requirement.

SAI Global has recently published a 96-page Handbook for security and leaders entitled “Base-building physical security Handbook - Terrorism and extreme violence”

SAI Global has recently published a replacement for the former healthcare security standard from 1997. The two-Part Standard is a must for persons involved in healthcare security. Part 1 is entitled “Security for healthcare facilities Part 1: General requirements ” and Part 2: Procedures guide”

The Victorian Police Minister, the Hon Lisa Neville, announced the government had agreed to adopt all 21 recommendations arising from the recent review of Victoria's Private Security Licensing Scheme.