Our Feb 2025 Newsletter
- CVC
- Feb 27
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 27
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February 2025 News
As we settle into 2025, businesses are ramping up their focus on compliance, quality, and continuous improvement. At CVC, we're here to support you in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of ISO standards, audits, and risk management. In this issue, we’ll share key industry updates, news, events, and upcoming opportunities to help you stay ahead.
Mental Health laws are finally here! The Victorian OHS Psychosocial regulations will be made law in October and take effect on 1 December of this year.
“These changes send a clear message that employers must treat psychosocial hazards just as seriously as they do physical hazards, while also supporting them with the tools they need to create mentally healthy workplaces.” - WorkSafe Executive Director of H&S Sam Jenkin
Victoria has experienced an increase in work-related mental injuries, which represented 18 per cent of all new WorkCover claims in 2023-24, up from 16 per cent the previous year and nine per cent before 2009.
The Labor Government will introduce new regulations strengthening how psychosocial hazards are managed by the end of the year, recognising psychosocial hazards to be as important as physical hazards and creating new obligations for employers to identify and control them in their workplaces.
They aim to strengthen workplace health and safety laws to better address mental health and align with regulations introduced in other Australian states and territories.
A Compliance Code will be made to guide employers on how to meet their duties under the proposed regulations. Extra guidance will also be provided on how prevention plans can help identify actions they’ll take to control psychosocial hazards.
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ACCC's compliance and enforcement priorities update 2025-26
ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb gave the keynote speech at the Committee for Economic Development Australia.
Keep up-to-date on the latest speeches from the ACCC via email updates.
Big Ai comes to Central Vic
Ready to leverage AI but unsure where to start? These innovative local entrepreneurs have created a clever platform that allows SMEs to leverage all the big Ai platforms through a single login and easy interface. Read more>>
Events
Bendigo Directors Briefing with Richard Fennell MAICD
Join us at the Bendigo Directors’ Briefing to hear from Richard Fennell MAICD, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s newly appointed CEO and Managing Director. This event is the perfect opportunity for our Bendigo members to connect and network with like-minded individuals, so book now to avoid disappointment!
Friday, 21 March 2025
12:00pm to 2:00pm AEDT
Mackenzie Quarters 10-12 Mackenzie Street, Bendigo, VIC
International Women's Day Breakfast
Join us for a shared breakfast, coffee, inspiring speakers, and stimulating conversation. Keynote address by the Hon Maree Edwards MP, and an expert panel discussion. We are also thrilled to announce that award-winning musician Eliza Hull will be performing live.
Friday, 7th March 2025
8am AEDT
Bendigo Townhall, VIC
Staying up-to-date
Keep up-to-date on the latest speeches from the ACCC via email updates.
Opportunities
Victorian Business Growth Fund
The $250 million Victorian Business Growth Fund (VBGF) is now open to support long‑term business growth opportunities and boost employment and economic development across the State.
To express your interest, contact Roc Partners through the Roc Partners website.
For more Victorian Government enquiries, please contact vbgf@dtf.vic.gov.au.
For enquiries from Roc Partners, please use the contact form on their website.
Consultations
Engage Victoria operates consultations with WorkSafe on legislative and guidance projects. To find out more about Engage Victoria consultations, click here >>
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