Policy
VicWater Workshop Series
Maddocks presents the New Victorian Workplace Manslaughter Legislation Session New provisions apply from 1 July 2020 to create the statutory offence of workplace manslaughter, inserted into the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) (OHS Act). Employers, Officers (executives and Board members) and employees can be guilty of the offence. Individuals can face up to 20…
Read MoreTackling Climate Change
VicWater has prepared a compendium of information on ways the Victorian water industry is tackling climate change. This information has been prepared for the Parliament of Victoria Environment and Planning Committee’ 2019 Inquiry into Tackling Climate Change in Victorian Communities. These case studies include: water industry collaborations, behind the meter renewable energy generation, water and…
Read MorePlanning for Amenity Health and Safety Buffers Submission
16 December 2019 Planning for amenity, health and safety buffers Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning 8 Nicholson Street East Melbourne Victoria 3002 Via email planning.systems@delwp.vic.gov.au Re: Planning for amenity, health and safety buffers – Planning Policy Framework and clause amendments Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the proposed Planning Policy Framework…
Read MoreVicWater Planning and Building Approvals Submission
22 November 2019 Commissioner for Better Regulation Better Regulation Victoria Level 37, 2 Lonsdale Street Melbourne Victoria 3000 Via email contact@betterreg.vic.gov.au Dear Commissioner Re: Planning and Building Approvals Process Review – Discussion Paper Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the Planning and Building Approvals Process Review Discussion Paper. VicWater is the peak body…
Read MoreVicWater Circular Economy Policy Submission
Date: 7 August 2019 Circular Economy Policy Team Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning PO Box 500 East Melbourne VIC 8002 via email: circulareconomy@delwp.vic.gov.au Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the discussion paper: A circular economy for Victoria – Creating more value and less waste. VicWater is the peak body of the…
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