Tackling workplace violence

It can happen anywhere This checklist aims to help employers develop their own violence prevention policies and procedures, and help employees better understand the strategies and initiatives they can use to protect themselves. Research suggests that an effective violence prevention policy is multi-faceted and incorporates a range of strategies after considering individual, organisational and situational … Read more Tackling workplace violence

Two more Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs identified

Recently two more organisations Mongrel Mob and Satudarah have been declared as ‘identified organisations’ – outlaw motorcycle gangs. It is illegal for a person to enter a licensed venue if they are wearing or carrying prohibited items – this will now include items related to Mongrel Mob and Satudarah. Prohibited items, as defined in the Liquor Act 1992, include items of clothing … Read more Two more Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs identified

Safe Night Out Strategy – advertising campaign

The Queensland Government launched a Safe Night Out Strategy advertising campaign on Saturday 9 August 2014. It is a public awareness campaign to draw attention to the Safe Night Out Strategy and its zero tolerance on anti-social behaviour and drug and alcohol fuelled violence. You may have by now seen the television commercial and soon … Read more Safe Night Out Strategy – advertising campaign