Acts & Regulations for the Hospitality Industry |
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LIQUOR LAWS |
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| Areas Covered | The control of the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the state of Victoria |
| Administered By | The Liquor Licensing Commission |
| Policed By | Victorian Police Force Licensing inspectors |
| Legislation | Liquor
Control Act 1987 Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 |
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SALE OF FOOD LAWS |
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| Areas Covered | The preparation and sale of food Food standards Offences under the Act Workers hygiene requirements Prohibited animals Standards required for food premises and transport vehicles |
| Administered By | Department of Health and Community Services (state) |
| Policed By | Local council (health surveyor) |
| Legislation | Health
Act 1958 Food Act 1984 |
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SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE LAWS |
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| Areas Covered | Nuisances and dangers to health Offences by occupiers and owners Workplace health and safety provisions |
| Administered By | Health Department Workcover Authority Accident Compensation Commission |
| Policed By | Occupational health and safety representatives in the workplace |
| Legislation | Occupational
Health and Safety Act 1985 Accident Compensation Act 1985 |
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BUILDING REGULATIONS |
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| Areas Covered | The laws and regulations relating to any new construction, addition or renovation done to a building in the state of Victoria |
| Administered By | Local councils |
| Policed By | Building inspectors |
| Legislation | Building Control Act 1981 |
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SALE OF GOODS LAWS |
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| Areas Covered | The quality of goods for sale Warranties |
| Administered By | Common law contracts |
| Policed By | Legal action through the courts |
| Legislation | Goods Act 1958 |
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TRADE PRACTICES LAWS |
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| Areas Covered | Acceptable trade practices Offences under the Act The meaning of collusive practices |
| Administered By | The Trade Practices Commission The Ministry of Consumer Affairs |
| Policed By | These are complaints-based legislation and are policed by inspectors |
| Legislation | Trade
Practices Act 1974 Consumer Affairs Act 1972 Collusive Practices Act 1965 Fair Trading Act 1999 Small Claims Act 1973 |
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CASINO LAWS |
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| Areas Covered | Licensing of casinos Supervision of gambling in casinos Control of casinos |
| Administered By | The State Gaming Authority |
| Policed By | Both the police and gaming inspectors |
| Legislation | Casino
Control Act 1991 Gaming Machine Control Act 1991 |
| GAMING LAWS | |
| Areas Covered | Gaming equipment Machine tokens Casino approval Gambling TAB's PubTab |
| Administered By | The State Gaming Authority |
| Policed By | Both police and gaming inspectors |
| Legislation | Lotteries,
Gaming And Betting Act 1966 Liquor Control Act 1987 Casino Control Act 1991 Gaming Machine Control Act 1991 Racing Act 1958 |
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES / ANTI-DISCRIMINATION |
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| Areas Covered | The discrimination of anyone on the basis of sexual, political, or religious practices or beliefs, race, or marital status in relation to employment |
| Administered By | The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission |
| Policed By | Complaints basis |
| Legislation | Equal
Opportunity Act 1995 Racial Discrimination Act 1975 Sex Discrimination Act 1984 Affirmative Action Act 1986 Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 Disability Discrimination Act 1992 |