Overview
State legislation
The following Victorian Acts and Regulations relate to the employment conditions of staff in the Department:
- Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006
- Constitution Act 1975
- Education and Training Reform Act 2006
- Equal Opportunity Act 2010
- Freedom of Information Act 1982
- Government Superannuation Act 1999
- Health Records Act 2001
- Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 and Regulations made under that Act
- Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014
- Public Administration Act 2004
- Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012 (formerly Protected Disclosure Act 2012)
- Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001
- State Employees Retirement Benefits (SERB) Act 1979
- State Superannuation Act 1988
- Worker Screening Act 2020
- Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013
In addition, the following Victorian Acts and Regulations also relate to the operations of workplaces in the Department:
- Audit Act 1994
- Children, Youth and Families Act 2005
- Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005
- Children's Services Act 1996 and Regulations made under that Act
- Dangerous Goods Act 1985 and various Regulations made under that Act
- Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981
- Food Act 1984
- Financial Management Act 1994
- Multicultural Victoria Act 2011
- Ombudsman Act 1973
- Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008
- Public Records Act 1973
- Wrongs Act 1958
Accessing the latest versions of Victorian legislation
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Commonwealth legislation
The Department is also subject to Commonwealth legislation in relation to employment, including:
- Age Discrimination Act 2004
- Disability Discrimination Act 1992
- Fair Work Act 2009
- Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act 1986
- Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986
- Income Tax Assessment Act 1936
- Racial Discrimination Act 1975
- Sex Discrimination Act 1984
Accessing the latest versions of Commonwealth legislation
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Relevant legislation
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Reviewed 25 May 2021