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Victoria in Future population projections

Victoria in Future 2008 is the Victorian Government's official population and household projections presented in a series of forums across Victoria during September, October and November 2009.

These events will present the latest population projections and the story behind the Victoria in Future numbers, showing how the dynamics of our society and economy are reflected in the changing patterns of where people live.

Information presented will include an overview of Victoria's projected population as well as a more detailed view of population projections for this region and its Local Government Areas.

For further information and registration visit www.dpcd.vic.gov.au.

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Funding for sustainable resource projects

Do you have a project that will help Victorian households take action on sustainability?

The Victorian Government's Sustainability Fund, managed by Sustainability Victoria, has $4.5 million available to address climate change. There are two categories to apply for:

1. Sustainable solutions that directly assist Victorians; and
2. Capacity building in community organisations and local government to assist low income Victorian households.

Applications close 30 September 2009. Apply online using the Sustainability Fund online application system.

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New Responsible Gambling Provisions

Responsible Gambling Codes of Conduct and Self-Exclusion Programs are a requirement for certain organisations, effective 1 June 2009.

These organisations include:

• gaming venues
• lottery operators
• bingo centres;
• the casino operator;
• Club Keno participants;
• wagering providers; and
• commercial raffle organisers.

For further information, please visit www.vcgr.vic.gov.au or email to responsible.gambling@vcgr.vic.gov.au.

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Parliamentary Committees

Parliamentary Committees conduct investigations into specific areas worthy of detailed investigation. They gather evidence, undertake onsite inspections and compose detailed reports, receiving terms of reference including clear guidelines as to the scope of its inquiry and deadlines for fulfilling tasks.

Two recent reports are:

• Inquiry Into Strategies To Prevent High Volume Offending By Young People by the Drugs and Crime Prevention Committee
• Inquiry into Geographical Differences In The Rate In Which Victorian Students Participate In Higher Education by the Education and Training Committee

For more information on Parliamentary Committees visit www.parliament.vic.gov.au.

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Concern with a Health Service?

The Office of the Health Services Commissioner (HSC) is an independent, impartial statutory authority whose service is free and confidential.

The HSC:

• protects your right of access to your health information; and
• can help you get answers to your concerns about a health service.

For more information visit The Office of the Health Services Commissioner.

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Youth Advisory Group

Privacy Victoria is establishing a Youth reference Group and is seeking nominations from young people aged 15 to 25.

The aim of the group is to inform and support the office's privacy awareness and policy work with young people as well as advise Privacy Victoria about relevant privacy issues and challenges.

For more information and a copy of the application form visit www.privacy.vic.gov.au.

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New Publications

General Publications

Annotated VCAT Act (3rd edition)
by Cremean, D J @ $99.00

Eucalypts of Victoria and Tasmania
by Nicolle, Dean @ $49.95

Discovering Vegetables, Herbs and Spices
by Lyle, Susanna @ $79.95

The Complete Guide to the Great Ocean Road
by Nicolle, Dean @ $49.95

Handmade in Melbourne - Your Guide to 200 of Melbourne's Fine Artisans
produced by the Slattery Media Group @ $29.95

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Local Histories

Warrandyte - The Community With a Heart of Gold
by Houghton, Murray @ $40.00

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Mapping Products

Scenic Drives of Victoria and Tasmania
by Spatial Vision @ $11.95

Greater Perth Map City Map (3rd Edition - Folded)
by Hema Maps @ $8.95

Holiday in Victoria
published by Explore Australia @ $29.95

Bush Huts Around Mansfield
by Rooftop Mapping @ $6.95

Bush Huts Around Licola & Bush Huts and Mine Relics Walhalla to Jamieson
by Rooftop Mapping @ $6.95

Bush Huts of the Bogong High Plains
by Rooftop Mapping @ $8.95

Bush Huts of Kosciuszko National Park
by Rooftop Mapping @ $6.95

Goldfields, Esperance and the Southern Coast of WA
by Hema Maps @ $8.95

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Government Reports

There are no new Government Reports this month

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New Legislation

New Acts

A40.09	Crown Land Acts Amendment (Lease and Licence Terms) Act 2009	$12.20
A41.09	Electricity Industry Amendment (Premium Solar Feed-in Tariff) Act 2009	$7.80
A42.09	Food Amendment (Regulation Reform) Act 2009	$15.75
A43.09	Gambling Regulation Amendment Act 2009	$3.80
A44.09	Legislation Reform (Repeals No. 4) Act 2009	$3.80
A45.09	Statute Law Amendment (Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities) Act 2009	$5.70
A46.09	Children Legislation Amendment Act 2009	$5.70
A47.09	Human Tissue Amendment Act 2009	$3.80
A48.09	National Parks Amendment (Point Nepean) Act 2009	$3.80
A49.09	Tobacco Amendment (Protection of Children) Act 2009	$7.80

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New Statutory Rules

S84.09	Transport (Ticketing) Amendment (Mykis and Other Smartcards) Regulations 2009	$3.80
S85.09	Associations Incorporation Regulations 2009	$12.20
S86.09	Fair Trading Regulations 2009	$5.70
S87.09	Fair Trading (Safety Standard) (Treadmills) Regulations 2009	$3.80
S88.09	Fair Trading (Safety Standards for Lead and Certain Elements in Children's Toys) Regulations 2009	$3.80
S89.09	Planning and Environment (Fees) Amendment Regulations 2009	$5.70
S90.09	Subordinate Legislation (Transport (Infringements) Regulations 1999 - Extension of Operation) Regulations 2009	$3.80

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Reprinted Acts

A39.04	EastLink Project Act 2004 Reprint number 2 as at 31 July 2009 incorporating Act number 17/09	$21.50
A82.95	Port Services Act 1995 Reprint number 5 as at 31 July 2009 incorporating Act number 17/09	$21.50
A9921	Transport Act 1983 Reprint number 14 as at 31 July 2009 incorporating Act number 28/09	$50.55
A114.03	Gambling Regulation Act 2003 Reprint number 3 as at 6 August 2009 incorporating Act number 29/09 (2 Volumes)	$103.00

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Reprinted Statutory Rules

There are no reprinted statutory rules this month.

Visit the Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents website for a list of all Victorian acts and statutory rules.

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