April 2009
Law Week 11-17 May 2009
Law Week invites Victorians to discover the rich culture of our legal system and celebrate the vital role it plays in our society with free events including seminars, displays and guided tours. Almost all of the activities are FREE.
"This year we plan to connect people with a whole range of legal services and introduce them to people working in the law. For example at Courts Open Day they will have the opportunity to meet a Judge, meet a Magistrate and even meet the Juries Commissioner. During the week many services will hold public sessions to introduce people to where services are located and what they do." says Executive Director, Ms Joh Kirby.
Find out more information about Law Week by clicking on 'Law Week' at www.victorialaw.org.au.
Victoria Launches Carbon Market Services Guide
The Melbourne Carbon Market Services Guide, developed by the Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development, is a valuable reference for Victorian businesses requiring carbon trading services.
The Melbourne Carbon Market Services Guide was compiled in conjunction with the not-for-profit group; The Climate Group. The Guide includes a directory of Victorian firms offering carbon trading and associated services such as monitoring, reporting and verification. The directory, which will be regularly updated, can be viewed on the website www.business.vic.gov.au/carbonmarket
The directory already lists over 80 organisations including: AGL Energy Ltd, ANZ, Ernst & Young, Greenfleet, IBM Australia, Landcare CarbonSMART, KPMG, nabCapital and Transurban Ltd.
Entries for this year's WorkSafe Victoria Awards are now open
The awards recognise health and safety committees and health and safety representatives, workers, employers and companies which are making an outstanding commitment to workplace health and safety in Victoria. Entries are being received in seven award categories until April 24, 2009. These categories are:
- Health and Safety Representative of the Year
- Health and Safety Committee of the Year
- Best Design for Workplace Safety
- Best Health and Safety Initiative in a Small Business
- Best Solution for Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders (formerly Sprains & Strains)
- Best Solution to a Health and Safety Risk
- Best Strategies for Health and Safety Management
Entries for the WorkSafe Awards close on Friday, 24 April 2009.
To find out more about the 21st WorkSafe Victoria Awards go to www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/awards.
Don't Get Scammed
In 2008, Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) received more than 3,700 call enquiries or complaints about scams, a 30 per cent increase from the previous year. The top five scam enquiries to CAV in 2008 were:
- Bogus Lottery Schemes
- Prize Awards
- Unauthorised Advertising
- Advanced Fee Fraud (Nigerian scams): and
- Investment and Financial Scams: including horse race betting software
The cost of scams to Victorians is estimated to be almost $130 million a year with scams designed to trick people into giving away money or personal information.
Scams come in many forms and scammers will try and contact you by mail, email, telephone, over the Internet and door-to-door. Tips to avoid scams include:
- Don't respond immediately to any offers or deals. Stop and take time to check they are genuine
- Never send money or give your credit card, bank account or other personal details to businesses that contact you out of the blue
- Don’t rely on glowing testimonials provided by the seller; find solid evidence of from independent sources
- Never click on a link provided in an unsolicited email as it will probably lead to a fake website designed to trap you
- never use phone numbers provided with unsolicited requests or offers as it will probably connect you to scammers who will try to deceive you
CAV runs a 'Dob-in-a Scam' service. To look up or report a scam, visit www.consumer.vic.gov.au or call 1300 558 181.
Education Week 17- 23 May 2009
Education Week will be celebrated by kindergartens and Victorian government schools from 17- 23 May 2009.
During the week, schools and kindergartens will be encouraged to hold activities that engage parent and community networks while profiling their learning opportunities and achievements. Schools and kindergartens will be invited to register their Education Week activities through this website from March 2009. Highlights of Education Week will include:
- Victorian Education Excellence Awards - to recognise outstanding contributions made by teachers, leaders and school services/support officers to their schools and school communities.
- Back to School Day - high profile media, sports and business identities visit their former primary and secondary schools to share their success stories.
View the Education Week events at www.education.vic.gov.au/about/events/edweek or phone (03) 9637 2861 for more information.
New Publications
General Publications
Camping Guide to Victoria (2009 Edition)
by Lewis, Craig & Savage, Cathy @ $29.95
Tram Images of a Journey Through Australia and New Zealand
by Ballment, Hugh @ $39.95
Challenging Women - Towards Equality in the Parliament of Victoria
by Grey, Madeline @ $39.95
Walks of King Island
by Martin, Ken @ $24.95
Walks of Flinders Island
by Martin, Ken @ $24.95
Cattlemen of the High Country - The Story of the Mountain Cattlemen of the Bogongs (2nd Edition)
by Holth, Tor & Jane @ $59.95
Local Histories
New Crossing Place - A History of Seymour and Its Shire
by Martindale, H. G @ $14.95
Seymour - A Railway Town
by Jennings, John G & Whitehead, Robert K @ $9.95
Mapping Products
Western Port Fishing Map 6 (2008 Edition)
by Australian Fishing Network @ $7.95
Gippsland Lakes Fishing Map 8 (2008 Edition)
by Australian Fishing Network @ $7.95
Melbourne Mini Street Directory (1st Edition)
by UBD @ $6.95
Victoria Deluxe Handy Map (2009 Edition)
by Hema Maps @ $8.95
New South Wales State Map (2008 Edition)
by Hema Maps @ $8.95
Camps Australia Wide 5
by Proctor, Philip @ $54.95
Australian Motorcycle Atlas (2009 Edition)
by Hema Maps @ $34.95
Darwin and Central Australia Street Directory (2nd Edition)
by UBD @ $16.95
Brisbane Street Directory 2009 (53rd Edition)
by UBD @ $34.95
Adelaide Street Directory 2009 (47th Edition)
by UBD @ $34.95
Tasmania Cities and Towns Street and Travel Directory (18th Edition)
by UBD @ $30.95
Melbourne to Adelaide Map 345 (1st Edition)
by Gregory’s @ $6.95
South Australia State Map 570 (24th Edition)
by UBD @ $7.95
Alice Springs Central Australia Map 591 (13th Edition)
by UBD @ $7.95
Adelaide to the Wineries Map 583 (2nd Edition)
by UBD @ $7.95
Government Reports
Stocking following Harvesting and Regeneration in Victoria's State Forests (1996/97-2000/01)
produced by DSE @ $15.00
New Legislation
New Acts
| A6.09 | Resources Industry Legislation Amendment Act 2009 | $12.20 |
| A7.09 | Criminal Procedure Act 2009 | $25.75 |
| A8.09 | Liquor Control Reform Amendment (Enforcement) Act 2009 | $5.70 |
| A9.09 | Sheriff Act 2009 | $12.20 |
| A10.09 | Victoria Law Foundation Act 2009 | $5.70 |
New Statutory Rules
Reprinted Acts
| A6915 | Disposal of Uncollected Goods Act 1961 Rp 4 | $7.80 |
| A6279 | Instruments Act 1958 Rp 11 | $15.75 |
| A49.05 | Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Act 2005 Rp 1 | $12.20 |
| A7750 | Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 1968 Rp 2 | $7.80 |
| A7722 | Police Assistance Compensation Act 1968 Rp 2 | $5.70 |
| A105.97 | Snowy Hydro Corporatisation Act 1997 Rp 1 | $7.80 |
Visit the Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents website for a list of all Victorian acts and statutory rules.
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Cattlemen of the High Country
Looks at the issue of fire and cattle grazing and the struggle of the mountain cattlemen to retain their leases.
Road safety - Whether you're heading off for a holiday or a weekend there are a number of simple things you can do to ensure you, your passengers and all road users complete the trip relaxed and safe.
Visit the TAC's website at www.tacsafety.com.au and go to the Travel and holidays section.
In this section, you'll find more information about preparing for holiday driving, hints for driving in various weather conditions, a holiday travel checklist and even games to keep the kids amused in the car.
Most people know that Victoria's Southern Cross Station was, until fairly recently, called Spencer Street Station but not many people are aware that it was originally known as Batman's Hill Railway Station.
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