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  "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Energy Safe Victoria - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:49:27.762439+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-VIC-015\n**Entity type**: Statutory Authority\n**Jurisdiction**: VIC\n**Portfolio**: \n**Website**: https://esv.vic.gov.au/\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| other-pdfs | 5 |\n| pages | 16 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- Origin Energy LPG Limited\nOrigin submission to safety case consultation\nPDF\n83.49 KB\n(opens in a new window)\nSouth East Australia Gas Pty Ltd\nSEA Gas submission to safety case consultation\nPDF\n293.32 KB\n(opens in a new window)\nAGL Energy Limited\nAGL submission to safety case guidelines consultation\nPDF\n106.65 KB\n(opens in a new window)\nCitiPower/Powercor/United Energy\nCitiPower/Powercor/United Energy submission to safety case consultation\nPDF\n133.49 KB\n(opens in a new window)\nJemena Limited\nJemena submission to safety case consultation\nPDF\n229.44 KB\n(opens in a new window)\nAPA Group Limited\nAPA submission to safety case consultation\nPDF\n216.84 KB\n(opens in a new window)\nAusNet Electricity Services Pty Ltd\nAusNet Electricity Services submission to safety case consultation\nPDF\n102.78 KB\n(opens in a new window)\nEnergy Australia Pty Ltd\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__03.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/about-us/regulatory-framework/consultations/energy-infrastructure-safety-case-guidelines)`\n- The RIS examines the impact of the proposed Regulations and possible alternatives, and concludes that the proposed Regulations are the best means of meeting the objectives of the Regulations\nDownload the documents\nCopies of the proposed Regulations and RIS are available for download below:\nRegulatory Impact Statement – Electricity Safety (General) Regulations 2019:\nRIS_Electricity_Safety_General_Regs_2019_Consultation\nPDF\n2.35 MB\n(opens in a new window)\nPublic Consultation Draft – proposed Electricity Safety (General) Regulations 2019:\nProposed_ES_General_Regs_2019_D5.2_Consultation\nPDF\n651.23 KB\n(opens in a new window)\nSubmissions received and Energy Safe’s response\nEnergy Safe Victoria received eight submissions in response to the RIS for the proposed General regulations.\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__08.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/about-us/regulatory-framework/consultations/ris-rcbos-prohibition-extension)`\n- 28 Requirements for reporting of serious electrical incidents by major electricity companies\n(1) For the purposes of section 142(1) and (2) of the Act, an electricity supplier that is an\nMEC must, if this regulation applies—\n(a) notify Energy Safe Victoria of a serious electrical incident as soon as practicable\nas specified in reporting guidelines issued by Energy Safe Victoria from time to\ntime; and\n(b) provide Energy Safe Victoria with a report of the incident in accordance with\nthe reporting guidelines.\n(2) This regulation applies if a serious electrical incident—\n(a) caused the death of or injury to a person; or\n(b) caused significant property damage; or\n(c) caused significant disruption to the community; or\n(d) involved an electric line with a nominal voltage of more than 66 000 volts; or\n(e) involved an imminent risk of electrocution; or\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-12/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf)`\n- [Page 20]\nEnergy Safe Victoria\nNew South Wales 1:1 1:3 1:5\n(proposed)3\nWestern Australia A supervisor cannot A supervisor must not, in any case, supervise\nsupervise the the electrical work of more than 4 electrical\nelectrical work of more workers whose electrical work requires\nthan 2 electrical supervision.\nworkers whose\nelectrical work\nrequires supervision if\nthe electrical work of\nat least 1 of them\nrequires direct\nsupervision\nTasmania 1:1 Ratios determined after a risk assessment\nconsidering supervisor and supervised person's\n(May be adjusted\ncompetence, work nature, hazards, and\nfollowing risk\nenvironment.\nassessment)\nThe approaches taken in Tasmania, Western Australia and New South Wales align with the Victorian\napproach in regard to having regulatory requirements relating to the ratios between supervisors and\napprentices.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-03/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- 28 Requirements for reporting of serious electrical incidents by major electricity companies\n(1) For the purposes of section 142(1) and (2) of the Act, an electricity supplier that is an\nMEC must, if this regulation applies—\n(a) notify Energy Safe Victoria of a serious electrical incident as soon as practicable\nas specified in reporting guidelines issued by Energy Safe Victoria from time to\ntime; and\n(b) provide Energy Safe Victoria with a report of the incident in accordance with\nthe reporting guidelines.\n(2) This regulation applies if a serious electrical incident—\n(a) caused the death of or injury to a person; or\n(b) caused significant property damage; or\n(c) caused significant disruption to the community; or\n(d) involved an electric line with a nominal voltage of more than 66 000 volts; or\n(e) involved an imminent risk of electrocution; or\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-12/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf)`\n- [Page 20]\nEnergy Safe Victoria\nNew South Wales 1:1 1:3 1:5\n(proposed)3\nWestern Australia A supervisor cannot A supervisor must not, in any case, supervise\nsupervise the the electrical work of more than 4 electrical\nelectrical work of more workers whose electrical work requires\nthan 2 electrical supervision.\nworkers whose\nelectrical work\nrequires supervision if\nthe electrical work of\nat least 1 of them\nrequires direct\nsupervision\nTasmania 1:1 Ratios determined after a risk assessment\nconsidering supervisor and supervised person's\n(May be adjusted\ncompetence, work nature, hazards, and\nfollowing risk\nenvironment.\nassessment)\nThe approaches taken in Tasmania, Western Australia and New South Wales align with the Victorian\napproach in regard to having regulatory requirements relating to the ratios between supervisors and\napprentices.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-03/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pdf)`\n- Table 2: Apprentice supervision ratios in other jurisdictions\nState Direct General Broad\nNew South Wales 1:1 1:3 1:5\nWestern Australia 1:2 (of whom only 1 may be 1:4 (at any level of supervision)\nunder direct supervision)\nTasmania 1:1 (may be adjusted to 1:2 Ratio determined following risk\nfollowing risk assessment) assessment\nQueensland None specified\nThe supervision ratios align with New South Wales and are comparable to Western Australia and\nTasmania, while Queensland does not prescribe any ratios.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-04/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf)`\n- Key issues included:\n• strengthen supervision ratios (e.g., from 1:2 to 1:1 for direct supervision)\n• enhance and clarify employer and supervisor responsibilities\n• address challenges with supervision levels (such as the process of undertaking competency\nassessments)\n• introduce an apprentice rights and responsibilities section.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-04/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf)`\n- On this page\nReporting electrical incidents\nReporting gas incidents\nReporting pipeline incidents\nReporting electrical incidents\nTo report an electrical incident call 1800 000 922 or fill in our form:\nElectrical incident report form\nWord\n261.73 KB\nUpdated 24 May 2023\n(opens in a new window)\nElectrical incident report form\nPDF\n220.8 KB\nUpdated 24 May 2023\n(opens in a new window)\nNote: the form will download to your computer.\n  Source: `pages/about.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/about-us/contact-us/lodge-incident-report)`\n- Electrical Safety Performance Reporting Guidelines Rev 05072022\nPDF\n1.42 MB\n(opens in a new window)\nElectricity supply company reports\nTo report power supply interruption or issues with powerlines outside your home, contact your electricity distribution company:\nCitipower\nphone 13 12 80\nPowercor\nphone 13 24 12\nAusNet Services\nphone 13 17 99\nJemena\nphone 13 16 26\nUnited Energy\nphone 13 20 99\nReporting gas incidents\nIf an incident involves\nthe death or injury to a person\na transmission pipeline\nsignificant disruption to the community\nsignificant damage to property\nan explosion\nand it occurs in\na facility of a gas company or\na gas installation to which the gas company supplies or sells gas\nthe\nGas Safety Act 1997\nrequires that the gas company must, as soon as practicable, report the incident.\n  Source: `pages/about.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/about-us/contact-us/lodge-incident-report)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- 28 Requirements for reporting of serious electrical incidents by major electricity companies\n(1) For the purposes of section 142(1) and (2) of the Act, an electricity supplier that is an\nMEC must, if this regulation applies—\n(a) notify Energy Safe Victoria of a serious electrical incident as soon as practicable\nas specified in reporting guidelines issued by Energy Safe Victoria from time to\ntime; and\n(b) provide Energy Safe Victoria with a report of the incident in accordance with\nthe reporting guidelines.\n(2) This regulation applies if a serious electrical incident—\n(a) caused the death of or injury to a person; or\n(b) caused significant property damage; or\n(c) caused significant disruption to the community; or\n(d) involved an electric line with a nominal voltage of more than 66 000 volts; or\n(e) involved an imminent risk of electrocution; or\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-12/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf)`\n- [Page 20]\nEnergy Safe Victoria\nNew South Wales 1:1 1:3 1:5\n(proposed)3\nWestern Australia A supervisor cannot A supervisor must not, in any case, supervise\nsupervise the the electrical work of more than 4 electrical\nelectrical work of more workers whose electrical work requires\nthan 2 electrical supervision.\nworkers whose\nelectrical work\nrequires supervision if\nthe electrical work of\nat least 1 of them\nrequires direct\nsupervision\nTasmania 1:1 Ratios determined after a risk assessment\nconsidering supervisor and supervised person's\n(May be adjusted\ncompetence, work nature, hazards, and\nfollowing risk\nenvironment.\nassessment)\nThe approaches taken in Tasmania, Western Australia and New South Wales align with the Victorian\napproach in regard to having regulatory requirements relating to the ratios between supervisors and\napprentices.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-03/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pdf)`\n- Table 2: Apprentice supervision ratios in other jurisdictions\nState Direct General Broad\nNew South Wales 1:1 1:3 1:5\nWestern Australia 1:2 (of whom only 1 may be 1:4 (at any level of supervision)\nunder direct supervision)\nTasmania 1:1 (may be adjusted to 1:2 Ratio determined following risk\nfollowing risk assessment) assessment\nQueensland None specified\nThe supervision ratios align with New South Wales and are comparable to Western Australia and\nTasmania, while Queensland does not prescribe any ratios.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-04/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf)`\n- Energy Safe has made apprentice safety a Compliance and Enforcement Priority for 2024-25, aligning\nwith broader government efforts to strengthen oversight in apprenticeships and traineeships.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-04/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf)`\n- On this page\nReporting electrical incidents\nReporting gas incidents\nReporting pipeline incidents\nReporting electrical incidents\nTo report an electrical incident call 1800 000 922 or fill in our form:\nElectrical incident report form\nWord\n261.73 KB\nUpdated 24 May 2023\n(opens in a new window)\nElectrical incident report form\nPDF\n220.8 KB\nUpdated 24 May 2023\n(opens in a new window)\nNote: the form will download to your computer.\n  Source: `pages/about.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/about-us/contact-us/lodge-incident-report)`\n- Electrical Safety Performance Reporting Guidelines Rev 05072022\nPDF\n1.42 MB\n(opens in a new window)\nElectricity supply company reports\nTo report power supply interruption or issues with powerlines outside your home, contact your electricity distribution company:\nCitipower\nphone 13 12 80\nPowercor\nphone 13 24 12\nAusNet Services\nphone 13 17 99\nJemena\nphone 13 16 26\nUnited Energy\nphone 13 20 99\nReporting gas incidents\nIf an incident involves\nthe death or injury to a person\na transmission pipeline\nsignificant disruption to the community\nsignificant damage to property\nan explosion\nand it occurs in\na facility of a gas company or\na gas installation to which the gas company supplies or sells gas\nthe\nGas Safety Act 1997\nrequires that the gas company must, as soon as practicable, report the incident.\n  Source: `pages/about.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/about-us/contact-us/lodge-incident-report)`\n- Gas supply company reports\nTo report a gas leak or incident, call your gas distribution company:\nAusNet Services\nphone 136 707\nAustralian Gas Networks\nphone 1800 427 532 or 1800 GAS LEAK\nMultinet Gas\nphone 132 691.\n  Source: `pages/about.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/about-us/contact-us/lodge-incident-report)`\n- News\n26 Mar 2026\nFive battery fires in 24 hours prompts urgent safety warning\nVictorians are being urged to follow safe charging practices after 5 lithium-ion battery fires were recorded across the state within 24 hours, hospitalising 3 people and destroying at least one home.\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/)`\n- News\n16 Jan 2026\nPanda Mart faces 130 charges over alleged unsafe electrical products\nBudget retailer Panda Mart is facing 130 charges for electrical safety offences.\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/)`\n- News\n12 Jan 2026\nCourt fines solar installer $9,000 over unsafe battery installs\nA solar and battery system company has been fined $9,000 without conviction in the Seymour Magistrates’ Court.\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- Email the completed form to:\ninfo@energysafe.vic.gov.au\nor post the form to:\nElectrical Incidents\nEnergy Safe Victoria\nPO Box 262\nCOLLINS STREET WEST VIC 8007\nMandatory reporting of incidents\nThe\nElectrical Safety (General) Regulations 2019\nrequires mandatory reporting of any electrical incident that causes or has the potential to cause:\ndeath or injury to a person\nsignificant damage to property\nserious risk to public safety\ninvolves accidental contact with any electrical installation\nelectric shock as a result of direct or indirect contact with any electrical installation.\n  Source: `pages/about.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/about-us/contact-us/lodge-incident-report)`\n- Note: Any failure or breakage involving an Failure due to wind is not\nenergised bare conductor that is less than 4.3 considered an external\nmetres above the ground is reportable as a impact.\nserious electrical incident under regulation 28.\n Cross-arm failure\n Neutral failure or degradation of MEC neutral\nconductor identified by an event\n Pole (the pole has fallen, or has failed or snapped,\nand could imminently fall)\n HV tie failure\n HV fuse failures/mal-operations (including ‘hang\nups’, etc. where no fire has occurred)\n Insulator failures (transmission voltages only)\n Primary plant failures (transmission voltages only)\n Any asset failure involving a network event with\nevidence of significant charring, smouldering,\nsmoking, melting or heat damage. (Examples are\nprovided in Appendix B.)\nMinor shock Any person receives a minor shock (including shocks\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-12/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf)`\n- The format of the report is to include, but not limited to, the following:\n• the name of the initiative\n• the date the initiative was issued\n• a measure for the initiative (as appropriate for the initiative e.g. number replaced, kilometres\nreplaced, etc.)\n• the volumes to be completed as part of the initiative\n• the target date for completion of the initiative\n• the volumes completed to date\n• a quarterly cumulative forecast to achieve completion by the target date\n• any explanatory comments\n• other details as required by the initiative.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-12/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf)`\n- 28 Requirements for reporting of serious electrical incidents by major electricity companies\n(1) For the purposes of section 142(1) and (2) of the Act, an electricity supplier that is an\nMEC must, if this regulation applies—\n(a) notify Energy Safe Victoria of a serious electrical incident as soon as practicable\nas specified in reporting guidelines issued by Energy Safe Victoria from time to\ntime; and\n(b) provide Energy Safe Victoria with a report of the incident in accordance with\nthe reporting guidelines.\n(2) This regulation applies if a serious electrical incident—\n(a) caused the death of or injury to a person; or\n(b) caused significant property damage; or\n(c) caused significant disruption to the community; or\n(d) involved an electric line with a nominal voltage of more than 66 000 volts; or\n(e) involved an imminent risk of electrocution; or\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-12/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf)`\n- [Page 20]\nEnergy Safe Victoria\nNew South Wales 1:1 1:3 1:5\n(proposed)3\nWestern Australia A supervisor cannot A supervisor must not, in any case, supervise\nsupervise the the electrical work of more than 4 electrical\nelectrical work of more workers whose electrical work requires\nthan 2 electrical supervision.\nworkers whose\nelectrical work\nrequires supervision if\nthe electrical work of\nat least 1 of them\nrequires direct\nsupervision\nTasmania 1:1 Ratios determined after a risk assessment\nconsidering supervisor and supervised person's\n(May be adjusted\ncompetence, work nature, hazards, and\nfollowing risk\nenvironment.\nassessment)\nThe approaches taken in Tasmania, Western Australia and New South Wales align with the Victorian\napproach in regard to having regulatory requirements relating to the ratios between supervisors and\napprentices.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-03/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pdf)`\n- Table 2: Apprentice supervision ratios in other jurisdictions\nState Direct General Broad\nNew South Wales 1:1 1:3 1:5\nWestern Australia 1:2 (of whom only 1 may be 1:4 (at any level of supervision)\nunder direct supervision)\nTasmania 1:1 (may be adjusted to 1:2 Ratio determined following risk\nfollowing risk assessment) assessment\nQueensland None specified\nThe supervision ratios align with New South Wales and are comparable to Western Australia and\nTasmania, while Queensland does not prescribe any ratios.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-04/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf)`\n- In assessing this risk, Energy Safe has had regard to the death in July 2017 of Ms Sonia Sofianopoulos as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning and the deaths of Chase and Tyler Robinson from carbon monoxide poisoning in May 2010.\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__05.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/about-us/regulatory-framework/consultations/restrictions-supply-open-flued-gas-space-heaters)`\n- [pages 19,20]\nt these levels of supervision would result in increased logistical\nchallenges and administrative burden for its members.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-04/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf)`\n- On this page\nReporting electrical incidents\nReporting gas incidents\nReporting pipeline incidents\nReporting electrical incidents\nTo report an electrical incident call 1800 000 922 or fill in our form:\nElectrical incident report form\nWord\n261.73 KB\nUpdated 24 May 2023\n(opens in a new window)\nElectrical incident report form\nPDF\n220.8 KB\nUpdated 24 May 2023\n(opens in a new window)\nNote: the form will download to your computer.\n  Source: `pages/about.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/about-us/contact-us/lodge-incident-report)`\n- Electrical Safety Performance Reporting Guidelines Rev 05072022\nPDF\n1.42 MB\n(opens in a new window)\nElectricity supply company reports\nTo report power supply interruption or issues with powerlines outside your home, contact your electricity distribution company:\nCitipower\nphone 13 12 80\nPowercor\nphone 13 24 12\nAusNet Services\nphone 13 17 99\nJemena\nphone 13 16 26\nUnited Energy\nphone 13 20 99\nReporting gas incidents\nIf an incident involves\nthe death or injury to a person\na transmission pipeline\nsignificant disruption to the community\nsignificant damage to property\nan explosion\nand it occurs in\na facility of a gas company or\na gas installation to which the gas company supplies or sells gas\nthe\nGas Safety Act 1997\nrequires that the gas company must, as soon as practicable, report the incident.\n  Source: `pages/about.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/about-us/contact-us/lodge-incident-report)`\n- Gas supply company reports\nTo report a gas leak or incident, call your gas distribution company:\nAusNet Services\nphone 136 707\nAustralian Gas Networks\nphone 1800 427 532 or 1800 GAS LEAK\nMultinet Gas\nphone 132 691.\n  Source: `pages/about.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/about-us/contact-us/lodge-incident-report)`\n- News\n26 Mar 2026\nFive battery fires in 24 hours prompts urgent safety warning\nVictorians are being urged to follow safe charging practices after 5 lithium-ion battery fires were recorded across the state within 24 hours, hospitalising 3 people and destroying at least one home.\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/)`\n- News\n16 Jan 2026\nPanda Mart faces 130 charges over alleged unsafe electrical products\nBudget retailer Panda Mart is facing 130 charges for electrical safety offences.\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/)`\n- News\n12 Jan 2026\nCourt fines solar installer $9,000 over unsafe battery installs\nA solar and battery system company has been fined $9,000 without conviction in the Seymour Magistrates’ Court.\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $9,000 | News\n12 Jan 2026\nCourt fines solar installer $9,000 over unsafe battery installs\nA solar and battery system company has been fined $9,000 without conviction in the Seymour Magistrates’ Court. | `pages/homepage.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/)` |\n| $50,000 | [Page 2]\nEnergy Safe Victoria\nConsequence of the incident (tick all that apply)\nFatality ☐ Serious injury ☐ Minor injury ☐\nElectric shock (injury) ☐ Electric shock (no injury) ☐ Unsafe situation ☐\nProperty damage >$50,000 ☐ Property damage <$50,000 ☐ Technical defect ☐\nBurns (flash/electrical) ☐ Other, please specify:\nContact details\nPerson reporting the incident\nFirst name\nSurname\nAddress\nSuburb\nPostcode\nPhone\nEmail\nCompany name\nPerson investiga | `other-pdfs/Electrical-incident-report-form.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-05/Electrical-incident-report-form.pdf)` |\n| 31 per cent | Relevantly, the Apprenticeships Report noted that the number of significant WorkSafe claims for\napprentices increased by 31 per cent between 2013 and 2021.1\n1 Apprenticeships Taskforce (2024) Final Report, Victorian Government, pp 11-12\nEffective supervision of apprentice electricians: Decision paper and statement of reasons Page 7 | `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-04/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf)` |\n| 46 per cent | Figure 5: Apprentice electrician completion rates, 2018 to 2023\n76%\n75% 75%\n74%\n74% 74%\n73%\n73%\n72%\n71%\n71%\n70%\n70%\n69%\n68%\n67%\n2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023\nFigure 6 below shows that over the same period 2018 to 2023, 46 per cent of apprentice electricians\nwho did not complete their apprenticeship left during their first year. | `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-04/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf)` |\n| 46 per cent | [pages 15,16,17]\nn rates, 2018 to 2023\n76%\n75% 75%\n74%\n74% 74%\n73%\n73%\n72%\n71%\n71%\n70%\n70%\n69%\n68%\n67%\n2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023\nFigure 6 below shows that over the same period 2018 to 2023, 46 per cent of apprentice electricians\nwho did not complete their apprenticeship left during their first year. | `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-04/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf)` |\n| $9,000 | News\n12 Jan 2026\nCourt fines solar installer $9,000 over unsafe battery installs\nA solar and battery system company has been fined $9,000 without conviction in the Seymour Magistrates’ Court. | `pages/homepage.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- Email the completed form to:\ninfo@energysafe.vic.gov.au\nor post the form to:\nElectrical Incidents\nEnergy Safe Victoria\nPO Box 262\nCOLLINS STREET WEST VIC 8007\nMandatory reporting of incidents\nThe\nElectrical Safety (General) Regulations 2019\nrequires mandatory reporting of any electrical incident that causes or has the potential to cause:\ndeath or injury to a person\nsignificant damage to property\nserious risk to public safety\ninvolves accidental contact with any electrical installation\nelectric shock as a result of direct or indirect contact with any electrical installation.\n  Source: `pages/about.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/about-us/contact-us/lodge-incident-report)`\n- ESV or the Governor in Council may also grant exemptions or time extensions to a MEC\nunder:\n• the Act (section 120W and 120X) the Electricity Safety (Management) Regulations (regulation 32)\n• the Electricity Safety (Bushfire Mitigation) Regulations (regulation 13) or\n• the Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations (regulation 11)\nAs part of these initiatives (direction or exemption), MEC’s are required to demonstrate that the\ninitiative is being implemented as required.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-12/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf)`\n- 28 Requirements for reporting of serious electrical incidents by major electricity companies\n(1) For the purposes of section 142(1) and (2) of the Act, an electricity supplier that is an\nMEC must, if this regulation applies—\n(a) notify Energy Safe Victoria of a serious electrical incident as soon as practicable\nas specified in reporting guidelines issued by Energy Safe Victoria from time to\ntime; and\n(b) provide Energy Safe Victoria with a report of the incident in accordance with\nthe reporting guidelines.\n(2) This regulation applies if a serious electrical incident—\n(a) caused the death of or injury to a person; or\n(b) caused significant property damage; or\n(c) caused significant disruption to the community; or\n(d) involved an electric line with a nominal voltage of more than 66 000 volts; or\n(e) involved an imminent risk of electrocution; or\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-12/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf)`\n- [Page 20]\nEnergy Safe Victoria\nNew South Wales 1:1 1:3 1:5\n(proposed)3\nWestern Australia A supervisor cannot A supervisor must not, in any case, supervise\nsupervise the the electrical work of more than 4 electrical\nelectrical work of more workers whose electrical work requires\nthan 2 electrical supervision.\nworkers whose\nelectrical work\nrequires supervision if\nthe electrical work of\nat least 1 of them\nrequires direct\nsupervision\nTasmania 1:1 Ratios determined after a risk assessment\nconsidering supervisor and supervised person's\n(May be adjusted\ncompetence, work nature, hazards, and\nfollowing risk\nenvironment.\nassessment)\nThe approaches taken in Tasmania, Western Australia and New South Wales align with the Victorian\napproach in regard to having regulatory requirements relating to the ratios between supervisors and\napprentices.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-03/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pdf)`\n- Table 2: Apprentice supervision ratios in other jurisdictions\nState Direct General Broad\nNew South Wales 1:1 1:3 1:5\nWestern Australia 1:2 (of whom only 1 may be 1:4 (at any level of supervision)\nunder direct supervision)\nTasmania 1:1 (may be adjusted to 1:2 Ratio determined following risk\nfollowing risk assessment) assessment\nQueensland None specified\nThe supervision ratios align with New South Wales and are comparable to Western Australia and\nTasmania, while Queensland does not prescribe any ratios.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-04/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf)`\n- Published:\nFriday 1 May 2026 at 1:17 pm\nMore Victorians are installing home battery systems following the introduction of the Australian Government’s\nCheaper Homes Batteries Program\n(opens in a new window)\n, and this increased demand is affecting how quickly inspections can be completed.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/media-centre/news/community-update-home-battery-inspections)`\n- We step out below the factors that we\nconsider support our decision, being:\n• The basis for change remains strong.\n• Direct supervision for more than one apprentice at a time is impractical.\n• Risk assessments to relax ratio requirements may not be uniformly and robustly implemented.\n• Limited impact of supervision ratios on labour shortages.\n• Most electrical employers will not be affected by the 1:1 direct supervision ratio.\n• Closer supervision improves job satisfaction, which likely improves completion rates\n• Our proposals generally align with other jurisdictions.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-04/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf)`\n- On this page\nReporting electrical incidents\nReporting gas incidents\nReporting pipeline incidents\nReporting electrical incidents\nTo report an electrical incident call 1800 000 922 or fill in our form:\nElectrical incident report form\nWord\n261.73 KB\nUpdated 24 May 2023\n(opens in a new window)\nElectrical incident report form\nPDF\n220.8 KB\nUpdated 24 May 2023\n(opens in a new window)\nNote: the form will download to your computer.\n  Source: `pages/about.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/about-us/contact-us/lodge-incident-report)`\n- Electrical Safety Performance Reporting Guidelines Rev 05072022\nPDF\n1.42 MB\n(opens in a new window)\nElectricity supply company reports\nTo report power supply interruption or issues with powerlines outside your home, contact your electricity distribution company:\nCitipower\nphone 13 12 80\nPowercor\nphone 13 24 12\nAusNet Services\nphone 13 17 99\nJemena\nphone 13 16 26\nUnited Energy\nphone 13 20 99\nReporting gas incidents\nIf an incident involves\nthe death or injury to a person\na transmission pipeline\nsignificant disruption to the community\nsignificant damage to property\nan explosion\nand it occurs in\na facility of a gas company or\na gas installation to which the gas company supplies or sells gas\nthe\nGas Safety Act 1997\nrequires that the gas company must, as soon as practicable, report the incident.\n  Source: `pages/about.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/about-us/contact-us/lodge-incident-report)`\n- Gas supply company reports\nTo report a gas leak or incident, call your gas distribution company:\nAusNet Services\nphone 136 707\nAustralian Gas Networks\nphone 1800 427 532 or 1800 GAS LEAK\nMultinet Gas\nphone 132 691.\n  Source: `pages/about.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/about-us/contact-us/lodge-incident-report)`\n- News\n26 Mar 2026\nFive battery fires in 24 hours prompts urgent safety warning\nVictorians are being urged to follow safe charging practices after 5 lithium-ion battery fires were recorded across the state within 24 hours, hospitalising 3 people and destroying at least one home.\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/)`\n- News\n16 Jan 2026\nPanda Mart faces 130 charges over alleged unsafe electrical products\nBudget retailer Panda Mart is facing 130 charges for electrical safety offences.\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- 28 Requirements for reporting of serious electrical incidents by major electricity companies\n(1) For the purposes of section 142(1) and (2) of the Act, an electricity supplier that is an\nMEC must, if this regulation applies—\n(a) notify Energy Safe Victoria of a serious electrical incident as soon as practicable\nas specified in reporting guidelines issued by Energy Safe Victoria from time to\ntime; and\n(b) provide Energy Safe Victoria with a report of the incident in accordance with\nthe reporting guidelines.\n(2) This regulation applies if a serious electrical incident—\n(a) caused the death of or injury to a person; or\n(b) caused significant property damage; or\n(c) caused significant disruption to the community; or\n(d) involved an electric line with a nominal voltage of more than 66 000 volts; or\n(e) involved an imminent risk of electrocution; or\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-12/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf)`\n- [Page 20]\nEnergy Safe Victoria\nNew South Wales 1:1 1:3 1:5\n(proposed)3\nWestern Australia A supervisor cannot A supervisor must not, in any case, supervise\nsupervise the the electrical work of more than 4 electrical\nelectrical work of more workers whose electrical work requires\nthan 2 electrical supervision.\nworkers whose\nelectrical work\nrequires supervision if\nthe electrical work of\nat least 1 of them\nrequires direct\nsupervision\nTasmania 1:1 Ratios determined after a risk assessment\nconsidering supervisor and supervised person's\n(May be adjusted\ncompetence, work nature, hazards, and\nfollowing risk\nenvironment.\nassessment)\nThe approaches taken in Tasmania, Western Australia and New South Wales align with the Victorian\napproach in regard to having regulatory requirements relating to the ratios between supervisors and\napprentices.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-03/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pdf)`\n- Table 2: Apprentice supervision ratios in other jurisdictions\nState Direct General Broad\nNew South Wales 1:1 1:3 1:5\nWestern Australia 1:2 (of whom only 1 may be 1:4 (at any level of supervision)\nunder direct supervision)\nTasmania 1:1 (may be adjusted to 1:2 Ratio determined following risk\nfollowing risk assessment) assessment\nQueensland None specified\nThe supervision ratios align with New South Wales and are comparable to Western Australia and\nTasmania, while Queensland does not prescribe any ratios.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-04/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf)`\n- Key issues included:\n• strengthen supervision ratios (e.g., from 1:2 to 1:1 for direct supervision)\n• enhance and clarify employer and supervisor responsibilities\n• address challenges with supervision levels (such as the process of undertaking competency\nassessments)\n• introduce an apprentice rights and responsibilities section.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-04/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf)`\n- Electrical Safety Performance Reporting Guidelines Rev 05072022\nPDF\n1.42 MB\n(opens in a new window)\nElectricity supply company reports\nTo report power supply interruption or issues with powerlines outside your home, contact your electricity distribution company:\nCitipower\nphone 13 12 80\nPowercor\nphone 13 24 12\nAusNet Services\nphone 13 17 99\nJemena\nphone 13 16 26\nUnited Energy\nphone 13 20 99\nReporting gas incidents\nIf an incident involves\nthe death or injury to a person\na transmission pipeline\nsignificant disruption to the community\nsignificant damage to property\nan explosion\nand it occurs in\na facility of a gas company or\na gas installation to which the gas company supplies or sells gas\nthe\nGas Safety Act 1997\nrequires that the gas company must, as soon as practicable, report the incident.\n  Source: `pages/about.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/about-us/contact-us/lodge-incident-report)`\n- Proposed enforcement actions\nProhibition on the supply of OFGSHs in Victoria\nThe Victorian Energy Safety Commission is considering whether to issue a notice under section 76(1) of the Act that will prohibit the supply and sale of all OFGSHs in Victoria, including a second hand OFGSH, whether sold online, through a shop front or other marketplace, that do not meet the following requirements:\nthe OFGSH has a fan-assisted combustion system; and\nthe burner of the OFGSH only operates while the combustion fan is functioning; and\nthe OFGSH incorporates a fail-safe interlock that:\nwill shut down the within 15 minutes if spillage of combustion products occurs under any negative pressure conditions; and\nin the event of a shut down referred to in subparagraph (a):\nwill not allow the appliance to automatically reset; and\nwill require the use of a tool for access to manually reset the appliance; and\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__05.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/about-us/regulatory-framework/consultations/restrictions-supply-open-flued-gas-space-heaters)`\n- [Page 13]\nEnergy Safe Victoria\nOther reporting\nQuarterly reporting of safety initiatives\nESV may issue directions under the Electricity Safety Act (sections 86A, 141, 141A, 141AC and\n145).\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-12/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf)`\n- Figure 1: Number of WorkSafe Victoria claims by apprentice electricians, 2013-21\nApprentice Electrician Claims\n100\n91\n80 78\n70\n60\n48 50 56 54 55 51\n40\n20\n0\n2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021\nTwo of the recommendations in the Apprenticeships Report are particularly relevant to the\nRequirements under energy safety laws:\n1.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-04/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf)`\n- Although less preferred,\nMEA otherwise suggested adopting a 1:1 ratio for direct supervision but allowing a 1:2 ratio where\nsupported by risk assessments.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-04/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf)`\n- This would mean that if an apprentice is deemed\nsufficiently competent and the risk of the task is sufficiently low, they may operate under a 1:2\nsupervision ratio rather than 1:1.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-04/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf)`\n- [pages 12,13,14,15]\nconsiders risk when determining supervision ratios and therefore, we do not believe that further risk\nassessments should lead to relaxed ratios.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-04/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf)`\n- In its rationale for Recommendation 6 about information sheets, the\nApprenticeships Report noted that:\nProviding employers with guidance materials on the importance of supporting apprentices and\ntrainees to safely complete their training will also help to encourage compliance with\nobligations, including providing an appropriate workplace and supervision.5\nIt also highlighted that better provision of information to employers, supervisors and apprentices\nregarding roles, responsibilities and rights will improve the experience of apprentices and reduce the\nchance of issues arising during the apprenticeship.6\nWe consider that providing a copy of the Requirements will support this information provision.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-04/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf)`\n- Email the completed form to:\ninfo@energysafe.vic.gov.au\nor post the form to:\nElectrical Incidents\nEnergy Safe Victoria\nPO Box 262\nCOLLINS STREET WEST VIC 8007\nMandatory reporting of incidents\nThe\nElectrical Safety (General) Regulations 2019\nrequires mandatory reporting of any electrical incident that causes or has the potential to cause:\ndeath or injury to a person\nsignificant damage to property\nserious risk to public safety\ninvolves accidental contact with any electrical installation\nelectric shock as a result of direct or indirect contact with any electrical installation.\n  Source: `pages/about.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/about-us/contact-us/lodge-incident-report)`\n- Dislodged asset For the purposes of regulation 28(2)(g)(vii) of the Electricity\nSafety (Management) Regulations 2019, incidents involving\ndislodged asset are reportable when the dislodged asset\nposes an imminent risk of electrocution, shock or physical\nharm to workers or the public.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-12/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- 28 Requirements for reporting of serious electrical incidents by major electricity companies\n(1) For the purposes of section 142(1) and (2) of the Act, an electricity supplier that is an\nMEC must, if this regulation applies—\n(a) notify Energy Safe Victoria of a serious electrical incident as soon as practicable\nas specified in reporting guidelines issued by Energy Safe Victoria from time to\ntime; and\n(b) provide Energy Safe Victoria with a report of the incident in accordance with\nthe reporting guidelines.\n(2) This regulation applies if a serious electrical incident—\n(a) caused the death of or injury to a person; or\n(b) caused significant property damage; or\n(c) caused significant disruption to the community; or\n(d) involved an electric line with a nominal voltage of more than 66 000 volts; or\n(e) involved an imminent risk of electrocution; or\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-12/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf)`\n- [Page 20]\nEnergy Safe Victoria\nNew South Wales 1:1 1:3 1:5\n(proposed)3\nWestern Australia A supervisor cannot A supervisor must not, in any case, supervise\nsupervise the the electrical work of more than 4 electrical\nelectrical work of more workers whose electrical work requires\nthan 2 electrical supervision.\nworkers whose\nelectrical work\nrequires supervision if\nthe electrical work of\nat least 1 of them\nrequires direct\nsupervision\nTasmania 1:1 Ratios determined after a risk assessment\nconsidering supervisor and supervised person's\n(May be adjusted\ncompetence, work nature, hazards, and\nfollowing risk\nenvironment.\nassessment)\nThe approaches taken in Tasmania, Western Australia and New South Wales align with the Victorian\napproach in regard to having regulatory requirements relating to the ratios between supervisors and\napprentices.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-03/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pdf)`\n- Table 2: Apprentice supervision ratios in other jurisdictions\nState Direct General Broad\nNew South Wales 1:1 1:3 1:5\nWestern Australia 1:2 (of whom only 1 may be 1:4 (at any level of supervision)\nunder direct supervision)\nTasmania 1:1 (may be adjusted to 1:2 Ratio determined following risk\nfollowing risk assessment) assessment\nQueensland None specified\nThe supervision ratios align with New South Wales and are comparable to Western Australia and\nTasmania, while Queensland does not prescribe any ratios.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-04/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf)`\n- Under current rules, the ratios are only defined with respect to those under direct (1:2)\nand general (1:4) supervision.\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-03/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pdf)`\n- On this page\nReporting electrical incidents\nReporting gas incidents\nReporting pipeline incidents\nReporting electrical incidents\nTo report an electrical incident call 1800 000 922 or fill in our form:\nElectrical incident report form\nWord\n261.73 KB\nUpdated 24 May 2023\n(opens in a new window)\nElectrical incident report form\nPDF\n220.8 KB\nUpdated 24 May 2023\n(opens in a new window)\nNote: the form will download to your computer.\n  Source: `pages/about.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/about-us/contact-us/lodge-incident-report)`\n- Electrical Safety Performance Reporting Guidelines Rev 05072022\nPDF\n1.42 MB\n(opens in a new window)\nElectricity supply company reports\nTo report power supply interruption or issues with powerlines outside your home, contact your electricity distribution company:\nCitipower\nphone 13 12 80\nPowercor\nphone 13 24 12\nAusNet Services\nphone 13 17 99\nJemena\nphone 13 16 26\nUnited Energy\nphone 13 20 99\nReporting gas incidents\nIf an incident involves\nthe death or injury to a person\na transmission pipeline\nsignificant disruption to the community\nsignificant damage to property\nan explosion\nand it occurs in\na facility of a gas company or\na gas installation to which the gas company supplies or sells gas\nthe\nGas Safety Act 1997\nrequires that the gas company must, as soon as practicable, report the incident.\n  Source: `pages/about.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/about-us/contact-us/lodge-incident-report)`\n- Gas supply company reports\nTo report a gas leak or incident, call your gas distribution company:\nAusNet Services\nphone 136 707\nAustralian Gas Networks\nphone 1800 427 532 or 1800 GAS LEAK\nMultinet Gas\nphone 132 691.\n  Source: `pages/about.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/about-us/contact-us/lodge-incident-report)`\n- News\n26 Mar 2026\nFive battery fires in 24 hours prompts urgent safety warning\nVictorians are being urged to follow safe charging practices after 5 lithium-ion battery fires were recorded across the state within 24 hours, hospitalising 3 people and destroying at least one home.\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. 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  "legislation_md": "# Energy Safe Victoria - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:35:09.618913+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-VIC-015\n**Jurisdiction**: Victoria\n**Portfolio**: \n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 21\n- Unique legislation references found: 32\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 13 |\n| Regulation | 19 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Electricity Safety Act 1998\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 9\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Electricity+Safety+Act+1998\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/about.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__03.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__07.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__08.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__09.html`\n- `other-pdfs/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- wing people to report these incidents:\nelectrical worker\noperator of a high voltage electrical installation\noperator of a complex electrical installation\noperator of a railway, including small gauge\nany other responsible for the work involved in the incident.\nThe\nElectricity Safety Act 1998\nrequires electricity suppliers and fire control authorities to report incidents as outlined above and in accordance with the Electrical Incident and Safety Reporting Guidelines.\nElectrical Safety Performance Reporting Guidelines Rev 05072022\nPDF\n1.42 MB\n(open\n  Source: `pages/about.html`\n- energy infrastructure companies) have changed.\nEnergy infrastructure companies have mandatory obligations to submit safety cases to Energy Safe Victoria under Victoria’s energy safety laws.\nThis includes:\nElectricity safety management schemes (ESMS) under the\nElectricity Safety Act 1998\n(Vic)\nGas safety cases (GSC) under the\nGas Safety Act 1997\n(Vic)\nSafety management plans (SMP) under the\nPipelines Act 2005\n(Vic).\nThe\nEnergy Legislation Amendment (Energy Safety) Act\n2023 (Vic) includes changes to the way safety cases are revised and submitt\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__03.html`\n- 1 of the\nSubordinate Legislation Act 1994\nthat a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) has been prepared in relation to the Electricity Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2020 (the proposed Regulations).\nThe proposed Regulations, to be made under the\nElectricity Safety Act 1998\n(the Act), are intended to replace the Electricity Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2010, which sunset on 31 December 2020.\nThe proposed Regulations will also prescribe, for the first time, some types of electrical linework as being work that m\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__07.html`\n- gy Safe Victoria Response - RCBOSubmission - MasterElectricians\nPDF\n83.82 KB\n(opens in a new window)\nElectricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2020\nNew Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations were made on 16 June 2020 under the Electricity Safety Act 1998. The new Regulations – which commence operation on 27 June 2020 – will replace the Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2015.\nStatement of Reasons\nThe re-making process has involved preparation of a new Code of Practice for Electric Line C\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__08.html`\n- her submissions will be accepted.\nRegulatory Impact Statement\nA Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) was prepared in relation to the proposed Electricity Safety (General) Regulations 2019 (the proposed Regulations).\nThe proposed Regulations, to be made under the Electricity Safety Act 1998, will replace the Electricity Safety (Installations) Regulations 2009, which sunset (expire) on 8 December 2019.\nThe objectives of the proposed Regulations are:\nto prescribe the methods to be followed in carrying out electrical installation work;\nto prescribe\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__08.html`\n\n### Electricity Safety (Management) Regulations 2019\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 8\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Electricity+Safety+%28Management%29+Regulations+2019\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index__09.html`\n- `other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ultation Paper – Proposed Electricity Safety (Cathodic Protection) Regulations 2019\nPDF\n545.84 KB\nUpdated 22 Feb 2023\n(opens in a new window)\nexplaining the key features and changes to the regulations.\nEnergy Safe’s response to submissions\nElectricity Safety (Management) Regulations 2019\nElectricity Safety (Cathodic Protection) Regulations 2019\nMore information\nFor queries about the consultation papers or Energy Safe's response to submissions, please contact our Senior Policy Officer on 03 9674 6300 or by email at\ninforegulations@energysafe.v\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__09.html`\n- ctrical safety.\nThese guidelines set out the manner and form in which major electricity companies (MECs) must\nreport serious electrical incidents to ESV as required by the Electricity Safety Act 1998 (Act), and\nregulations 28 and 29 of the Electricity Safety (Management) Regulations 2019.\nThese guidelines also set out other reporting requirements of MECs relating to safety initiatives, the\nbushfire season, and electric line clearance under the Act and associated regulations including the\nElectricity Safety (Bushfire Mitigation) Regulations 20\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pages.jsonl`\n- y Safety (Line Clearance)\nRegulations 2020.\nTo immediately report a serious electrical incident:\nCall 1800 000 922 (24 hours)\nRefer to esv.vic.gov.au/report-incident for further information\nUnder the requirements of regulation 28(3) of the Electricity Safety (Management) Regulations\n2019, ESV must consult with each MEC before issuing or amending these guidelines.\nNote that this guideline applies to reporting of incidents that were initiated from an MEC asset\nwhether or not the event resulted in an incident on the MEC network, or in a customer\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pages.jsonl`\n- has been\nmade safe.\nBusiness day This is a day during the week other than a Saturday or\nSunday or a public holiday under the Public Holidays Act\n1993 (or its successors).\nDislodged asset For the purposes of regulation 28(2)(g)(vii) of the Electricity\nSafety (Management) Regulations 2019, incidents involving\ndislodged asset are reportable when the dislodged asset\nposes an imminent risk of electrocution, shock or physical\nharm to workers or the public. Any dislodgement that does\nnot pose an imminent risk to workers or the public is not\nreporta\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pages.jsonl`\n- nce Reporting Guidelines: Major electricity companies Page 5\n\n[page 6]\nEnergy Safe Victoria\n significant damage to property\n a serious risk to public safety\n but, which is not a serious electrical incident listed in\nregulation 28 of the Electricity Safety (Management)\nRegulations 2019.\nFurther guidance on what we consider to be an “other\nserious electrical incident” is provided in this guideline\nunder Reporting of other serious electrical incidents.\nPotential to cause Defines having or showing the capacity to develop into\nsomething in the\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Electricity Safety (General) Regulations 2019\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 7\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Electricity+Safety+%28General%29+Regulations+2019\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index__08.html`\n- `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- DF\n1.01 MB\n(opens in a new window)\nUnited Energy – submission:\nELCRegulations_UnitedEnergy\nPDF\n2.8 MB\n(opens in a new window)\nVictorian Association of Forest Industries – submission:\nELCRegulations_VAFI\nPDF\n163.7 KB\n(opens in a new window)\nElectricity Safety (General) Regulations 2019\nThe consultation period for this Regulatory Impact Statement has ended. No further submissions will be accepted.\nRegulatory Impact Statement\nA Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) was prepared in relation to the proposed Electricity Safety (General) Regulations\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__08.html`\n- ral) Regulations 2019\nThe consultation period for this Regulatory Impact Statement has ended. No further submissions will be accepted.\nRegulatory Impact Statement\nA Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) was prepared in relation to the proposed Electricity Safety (General) Regulations 2019 (the proposed Regulations).\nThe proposed Regulations, to be made under the Electricity Safety Act 1998, will replace the Electricity Safety (Installations) Regulations 2009, which sunset (expire) on 8 December 2019.\nThe objectives of the proposed Regulations\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__08.html`\n- , and concludes that the proposed Regulations are the best means of meeting the objectives of the Regulations\nDownload the documents\nCopies of the proposed Regulations and RIS are available for download below:\nRegulatory Impact Statement – Electricity Safety (General) Regulations 2019:\nRIS_Electricity_Safety_General_Regs_2019_Consultation\nPDF\n2.35 MB\n(opens in a new window)\nPublic Consultation Draft – proposed Electricity Safety (General) Regulations 2019:\nProposed_ES_General_Regs_2019_D5.2_Consultation\nPDF\n651.23 KB\n(opens in a new window\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__08.html`\n- S are available for download below:\nRegulatory Impact Statement – Electricity Safety (General) Regulations 2019:\nRIS_Electricity_Safety_General_Regs_2019_Consultation\nPDF\n2.35 MB\n(opens in a new window)\nPublic Consultation Draft – proposed Electricity Safety (General) Regulations 2019:\nProposed_ES_General_Regs_2019_D5.2_Consultation\nPDF\n651.23 KB\n(opens in a new window)\nSubmissions received and Energy Safe’s response\nEnergy Safe Victoria received eight submissions in response to the RIS for the proposed General regulations. Energy Safe has\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__08.html`\n- recommendations.\nThese findings align with Energy Safe’s own experience in addressing apprentice safety concerns,\nreinforcing the need for a clear and enforceable supervision framework. Under the Electricity Safety\nAct 1998 (Vic) (ESA) and Electricity Safety (General) Regulations 2019 (Vic) (Regulations),\napprentice electrical workers are only deemed licensed to carry out electrical installation work under\neffective supervision. Following a series of safety incidents, including five apprentice fatalities between\n2014 and early 2019, the Re\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Education and Training Reform Act 2006\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 4\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Education+and+Training+Reform+Act+2006\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ips Taskforce.\n2.1 Legislative framework\nLegislation and regulations\nUnder section 39 of the ESA, an apprentice is deemed to be licensed as an electrical worker when\nworking under supervision as prescribed in the Regulations, and a training contract under the\nEducation and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) (ETRA).\nUnder the Regulations, a person who employs an apprentice must ensure that any electrical\ninstallation work carried out by the apprentice is done only while working under ‘effective supervision’\nof a licensed electrician and in accordance with t\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pages.jsonl`\n- ealth and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) (OHSA), reflecting the greater need for\nprotections given the hazardous nature of electrical installation work for inexperienced workers. There\nare also a number of services available to support apprentices, as discussed below.\nEducation and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic)\nIn Victoria, the regulatory framework for apprenticeships and traineeships is governed primarily by the\nETRA and its associated regulations and guidelines. Part 4.2 of the ETRA establishes the Victorian\nRegistration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) a\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pages.jsonl`\n- supervision of apprentices\nLegislation and regulations\nUnder section 39 of the Electricity Safety Act, apprentices are deemed to be licensed as an electrical\nworker when working under supervision as prescribed in regulations, and a training contract under the\nEducation and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic).\nConsultation paper; Requirements for the effective supervision of apprentice electricians Page 7\n\n[page 8]\nEnergy Safe Victoria\nUnder the Electricity Safety (General) Regulations 2019 (Vic), a person who employs an apprentice\nmust ensure that any elect\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pages.jsonl`\n- and supervisors?\n3.2 Apprentice responsibilities\nCurrent requirements\nUnder the Electricity Safety Act an apprentice is deemed to be licensed only while working under the\neffective supervision of a licensed electrical worker, and a training contract under the Education and\nTraining Reform Act 2006 (Vic). The currently published Apprentice Supervision Requirements does\nnot impose any other distinct responsibilities or requirements on apprentice electrical workers.\nDiscussion\nAs outlined above, there are regulatory requirements imposed on apprentice elec\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Electricity Safety (Bushfire Mitigation) Regulations 2013\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Electricity+Safety+%28Bushfire+Mitigation%29+Regulations+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- afety (Management) Regulations 2019.\nThese guidelines also set out other reporting requirements of MECs relating to safety initiatives, the\nbushfire season, and electric line clearance under the Act and associated regulations including the\nElectricity Safety (Bushfire Mitigation) Regulations 2013 and the Electricity Safety (Line Clearance)\nRegulations 2020.\nTo immediately report a serious electrical incident:\nCall 1800 000 922 (24 hours)\nRefer to esv.vic.gov.au/report-incident for further information\nUnder the requirements of regulation 28(3) of the E\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pages.jsonl`\n- wing the capacity to develop into\nsomething in the future; i.e. possible\nREFCL Rapid Earth Fault Current Limiter (REFCL). A REFCL is a\nprotection device that enables polyphase electric lines to\nhave the required capacity, as defined in the Electricity\nSafety (Bushfire Mitigation) Regulations 2013.\nReverse polarity is a transposition of active(s), neutral and/or earth\nconductors.\nSerious electrical incident as defined in the Act, means an incident involving electricity\nwhich causes or has the potential to cause\n the death of or injury to a person\n si\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pages.jsonl`\n- report to ESV on a monthly basis (or as otherwise agreed) that\nincludes details of all works completed to date related to delivery of the prescribed bushfire\nmitigation program, in compliance with regulations 7(1)(ha), (hc) and (hd) of the Electricity Safety\n(Bushfire Mitigation) Regulations 2013.\nThe prescribed bushfire mitigation programs include the REFCL program, powerline replacements\nin electric line construction areas, and the single wire earth return automatic circuit recloser\nprogram.\nReports must be submitted using the templates provided by\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2020\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Electricity+Safety+%28Electric+Line+Clearance%29+Regulations+2020\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index__08.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- submission:\nRCBO Prohibition Submission - Master Electricians Australia\nPDF\n1013.17 KB\n(opens in a new window)\nEnergy Safe’s response\nEnergy Safe Victoria Response - RCBOSubmission - MasterElectricians\nPDF\n83.82 KB\n(opens in a new window)\nElectricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2020\nNew Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations were made on 16 June 2020 under the Electricity Safety Act 1998. The new Regulations – which commence operation on 27 June 2020 – will replace the Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regula\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__08.html`\n- and the consultation draft of the proposed Regulations are available for download below:\nStatement of Reasons – ELC Regulations 2020:\nStatementOfReasons_ELCRegulations2020\nPDF\n123.71 KB\n(opens in a new window)\nRegulatory Impact Statement – Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2020:\nRIS-ElectricLineClearanceRegulations2020\nPDF\n959.89 KB\n(opens in a new window)\nExposure Draft of the proposed Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2020:\nExposureDraft-ElectricLineClearanceRegulations2020\nPDF\n1.07 MB\n(opens in a new window\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__08.html`\n- DF\n123.71 KB\n(opens in a new window)\nRegulatory Impact Statement – Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2020:\nRIS-ElectricLineClearanceRegulations2020\nPDF\n959.89 KB\n(opens in a new window)\nExposure Draft of the proposed Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2020:\nExposureDraft-ElectricLineClearanceRegulations2020\nPDF\n1.07 MB\n(opens in a new window)\nSubmissions received\nEnergy Safe Victoria received 20 submissions in response to the RIS for the proposed Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations. Energy\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__08.html`\n\n### Gas Safety Act 1997\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Gas+Safety+Act+1997\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/about.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__03.html`\n- `pages/strategies-index__05.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- s\nthe death or injury to a person\na transmission pipeline\nsignificant disruption to the community\nsignificant damage to property\nan explosion\nand it occurs in\na facility of a gas company or\na gas installation to which the gas company supplies or sells gas\nthe\nGas Safety Act 1997\nrequires that the gas company must, as soon as practicable, report the incident.\nThe Gas Safety (Safety Case) Regulations 2018 outline the requirements for the reporting of incidents.\nGas supply company reports\nTo report a gas leak or incident, call your gas\n  Source: `pages/about.html`\n- e companies have mandatory obligations to submit safety cases to Energy Safe Victoria under Victoria’s energy safety laws.\nThis includes:\nElectricity safety management schemes (ESMS) under the\nElectricity Safety Act 1998\n(Vic)\nGas safety cases (GSC) under the\nGas Safety Act 1997\n(Vic)\nSafety management plans (SMP) under the\nPipelines Act 2005\n(Vic).\nThe\nEnergy Legislation Amendment (Energy Safety) Act\n2023 (Vic) includes changes to the way safety cases are revised and submitted.\nFrom 16 May 2024, Major Electricity Companies (MECs) an\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__03.html`\n- Restrictions on supply of open flued gas space heaters | Energy Safe Victoria\n\nConsultation – Restrictions on supply of open flued gas space heaters\nEnergy Safe Victoria is currently assessing whether to exercise its enforcement powers under the Gas Safety Act 1997 (Act) to prohibit the sale and supply of open flued gas space heaters (OFGSHs) (including a second hand OFGSH) which do not comply with the current AS/NZS 5263.1.3 standard (Standard) in Victoria and to declare that all OFGSHs, (including a second hand OFGSH)\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__05.html`\n\n### Energy Legislation Amendment (Energy Safety) Act 2023\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Energy+Legislation+Amendment+%28Energy+Safety%29+Act+2023\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index__03.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- s includes:\nElectricity safety management schemes (ESMS) under the\nElectricity Safety Act 1998\n(Vic)\nGas safety cases (GSC) under the\nGas Safety Act 1997\n(Vic)\nSafety management plans (SMP) under the\nPipelines Act 2005\n(Vic).\nThe\nEnergy Legislation Amendment (Energy Safety) Act\n2023 (Vic) includes changes to the way safety cases are revised and submitted.\nFrom 16 May 2024, Major Electricity Companies (MECs) and gas companies must submit:\na revised ESMS, Bushfire Mitigation Plan (BMP) or GSC (as applicable) to Energy Safe every five years\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__03.html`\n\n### Energy Safe Victoria Act 2005\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Energy+Safe+Victoria+Act+2005\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index__01.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ations\nEnergy Safe Victoria is committed to achieving consistent, high standards of engagement with our stakeholders and using their feedback to inform our decision making.\nAbout Energy Safe Victoria\nEnergy Safe Victoria is a statutory body established by the\nEnergy Safe Victoria Act 2005\n.\nEnergy Safe is the independent safety regulator responsible for electricity, gas and pipelines in Victoria.\nDate:\n08/05/2026 9:17\nControlled document\nThe currency and accuracy of this document cannot be guaranteed once printed or saved to a storage device.\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__01.html`\n\n### Electricity Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2020\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Electricity+Safety+%28Registration+and+Licensing%29+Regulations+2020\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index__07.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- RIS – Electricity Safety (Safety and licensing) Regulations 2020 | Energy Safe Victoria\n\nRIS – Electricity Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2020\nNotice of preparation of Regulatory Impact Statement\nElectricity Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2020\nNotice is given under section 11 of the\nSubordinate Legislation Act 1994\nthat a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) has been prepared in relati\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__07.html`\n- latory Impact Statement\nElectricity Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2020\nNotice is given under section 11 of the\nSubordinate Legislation Act 1994\nthat a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) has been prepared in relation to the Electricity Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2020 (the proposed Regulations).\nThe proposed Regulations, to be made under the\nElectricity Safety Act 1998\n(the Act), are intended to replace the Electricity Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2010, which sunset on 31 December 2020.\nThe proposed Regu\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__07.html`\n\n### Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Occupational+Health+and+Safety+Act+2004\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- learning pathways with a registered\ntraining organisation. Additionally, this part outlines the obligations of both employers and apprentices,\nensuring training commitments and workplace standards are upheld, and grants the VRQA authority to\nresolve disputes.\nOccupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic)\nIn Victoria, employers have a duty to protect employees, including apprentices, from harm under the\nOHSA. For example, under the OHSA, employers must, so far as is reasonably practicable, ensure\nthat their workplace is safe and without risks to employee\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pages.jsonl`\n- he Apprentice\nSupervision Requirements should note that the roles of the employer and the supervisor are distinct.\nFor example, we consider that the responsibilities and requirements of the employer should reflect the\nfact that employers have duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) to provide all\nemployees (supervisors and apprentices alike) with such supervision as is necessary to enable them\nPage 14 Consultation paper; Requirements for the effective supervision of apprentice electricians\n\n[page 15]\nEnergy Safe Victoria\nto perfor\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Act Electricity Safety Act 1998\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Act+Electricity+Safety+Act+1998\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ent published on ESV’s website:\nesv.vic.gov.au/report-incident\nPage 4 Incident and Safety Performance Reporting Guidelines: Major electricity companies\n\n[page 5]\nEnergy Safe Victoria\nDefinitions\nThe following definitions apply to these guidelines:\nAct, or the Act Electricity Safety Act 1998\nAll relevant details The details of the incident within the knowledge of the\nperson reporting the incident.\nAs soon as practicable Defines the period immediately after making any necessary\ncontact with emergency services, once the site has been\nmade safe.\nBus\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pages.jsonl`\n\n### ETRA and the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=ETRA+and+the+Occupational+Health+and+Safety+Act+2004\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- this document.\nPublic submissions and a consolidated view of the survey responses are available on our\nConsultations webpage.\n2.3 Broader framework for apprentices\nThe Requirements are in addition to protections for apprentices that ordinarily apply under the ETRA\nand the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) (OHSA), reflecting the greater need for\nprotections given the hazardous nature of electrical installation work for inexperienced workers. There\nare also a number of services available to support apprentices, as discussed below.\nEducation and Training Re\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Electrical Safety (General) Regulations 2019\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Electrical+Safety+%28General%29+Regulations+2019\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/about.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ing MS Word.\nSave the form to your computer.\nEmail the completed form to:\ninfo@energysafe.vic.gov.au\nor post the form to:\nElectrical Incidents\nEnergy Safe Victoria\nPO Box 262\nCOLLINS STREET WEST VIC 8007\nMandatory reporting of incidents\nThe\nElectrical Safety (General) Regulations 2019\nrequires mandatory reporting of any electrical incident that causes or has the potential to cause:\ndeath or injury to a person\nsignificant damage to property\nserious risk to public safety\ninvolves accidental contact with any electrical installation\nelectric s\n  Source: `pages/about.html`\n\n### Electrical Safety Regulation 2013\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Electrical+Safety+Regulation+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- h informs our consideration of the Apprentice Supervision\nRequirements for Victoria in the following chapter.\n2.1 Queensland\nIn Queensland, there are specific restrictions on the tasks deemed suitable for apprentices that are\noutlined in regulation 279 of the Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 (Qld). This regulation establishes\nsupervision mandates for businesses and supervisors. Of particular note is that the responsibility is\nclearly on the person “conducting a business or undertaking’, which is what we refer to as the\nemployer. Regulation 279(3)\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Electricity+%28Licensing%29+Regulations+1991\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- s for the effective supervision of apprentice electricians Page 9\n\n[page 10]\nEnergy Safe Victoria\n2.2 Western Australia\nIn Western Australia, there are detailed regulatory requirements relating to the supervision of\napprentice electricians in the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991 (WA). The regulations establish\nthree levels of supervision for electrical work: broad, general, and direct. The level of supervision\ndepends on factors like the type of work, location, competence of the supervised worker, and whether\nthe work involves live e\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Electricity Safety (Cathodic Protection) Regulations 2019\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Electricity+Safety+%28Cathodic+Protection%29+Regulations+2019\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index__09.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- hodic Protection) Regulations 2019\nPDF\n545.84 KB\nUpdated 22 Feb 2023\n(opens in a new window)\nexplaining the key features and changes to the regulations.\nEnergy Safe’s response to submissions\nElectricity Safety (Management) Regulations 2019\nElectricity Safety (Cathodic Protection) Regulations 2019\nMore information\nFor queries about the consultation papers or Energy Safe's response to submissions, please contact our Senior Policy Officer on 03 9674 6300 or by email at\ninforegulations@energysafe.vic.gov.au\n.\nDate:\n07/05/2026 13:55\nControlled document\nThe\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__09.html`\n\n### Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2015\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Electricity+Safety+%28Electric+Line+Clearance%29+Regulations+2015\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index__08.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ine Clearance) Regulations 2020\nNew Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations were made on 16 June 2020 under the Electricity Safety Act 1998. The new Regulations – which commence operation on 27 June 2020 – will replace the Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2015.\nStatement of Reasons\nThe re-making process has involved preparation of a new Code of Practice for Electric Line Clearance, as adopted in the proposed 2020 Regulations, and a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) that examined the costs and benefits of the prefer\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__08.html`\n\n### Electricity Safety (Installations) Regulations 2009\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Electricity+Safety+%28Installations%29+Regulations+2009\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index__08.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- gulatory Impact Statement (RIS) was prepared in relation to the proposed Electricity Safety (General) Regulations 2019 (the proposed Regulations).\nThe proposed Regulations, to be made under the Electricity Safety Act 1998, will replace the Electricity Safety (Installations) Regulations 2009, which sunset (expire) on 8 December 2019.\nThe objectives of the proposed Regulations are:\nto prescribe the methods to be followed in carrying out electrical installation work;\nto prescribe the quality of materials, fittings and apparatus to be used in connec\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__08.html`\n\n### Electricity Safety (Line Clearance) Regulations 2020\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Electricity+Safety+%28Line+Clearance%29+Regulations+2020\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- other reporting requirements of MECs relating to safety initiatives, the\nbushfire season, and electric line clearance under the Act and associated regulations including the\nElectricity Safety (Bushfire Mitigation) Regulations 2013 and the Electricity Safety (Line Clearance)\nRegulations 2020.\nTo immediately report a serious electrical incident:\nCall 1800 000 922 (24 hours)\nRefer to esv.vic.gov.au/report-incident for further information\nUnder the requirements of regulation 28(3) of the Electricity Safety (Management) Regulations\n2019, ESV must con\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Electricity Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2010\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Electricity+Safety+%28Registration+and+Licensing%29+Regulations+2010\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index__07.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- been prepared in relation to the Electricity Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2020 (the proposed Regulations).\nThe proposed Regulations, to be made under the\nElectricity Safety Act 1998\n(the Act), are intended to replace the Electricity Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2010, which sunset on 31 December 2020.\nThe proposed Regulations will also prescribe, for the first time, some types of electrical linework as being work that may only be carried out by licensed electrical lineworkers.\nThe proposed Regulations will also enable Ene\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__07.html`\n\n### Gas Safety (Installation) Regulations 2018\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Gas+Safety+%28Installation%29+Regulations+2018\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index__05.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- nvironment and Climate Action (DEECA) (formerly DELWP) released a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) prepared by Deloitte Access Economics which detailed two different option to support the phase out of OFGSHs:\nOption 1\nProposed an amendment to the Gas Safety (Installation) Regulations 2018 to prohibit the installation of new or replacement OFGSHs that do not meet additional safety requirements. This option also considered the proposed regulation amendment in the context of Energy Safe making a separate decision to exercise its powers under one\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__05.html`\n\n### Gas Safety (Safety Case) Regulations 2018\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Gas+Safety+%28Safety+Case%29+Regulations+2018\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/about.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- to property\nan explosion\nand it occurs in\na facility of a gas company or\na gas installation to which the gas company supplies or sells gas\nthe\nGas Safety Act 1997\nrequires that the gas company must, as soon as practicable, report the incident.\nThe Gas Safety (Safety Case) Regulations 2018 outline the requirements for the reporting of incidents.\nGas supply company reports\nTo report a gas leak or incident, call your gas distribution company:\nAusNet Services\nphone 136 707\nAustralian Gas Networks\nphone 1800 427 532 or 1800 GAS LEAK\nMultinet Gas\nph\n  Source: `pages/about.html`\n\n### Home Building Act 1989\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Home+Building+Act+1989\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- rcumstance, the supervising electrical worker must not oversee the electrical work of\nmore than four electrical workers whose duties require supervision.\n2.3 New South Wales\nThe NSW Government has drafted the Building Bill 2022, which is proposed to amend the Home\nBuilding Act 1989 (NSW), and one of the proposed amendments relates to the implementation of a\n“Practice Standard” that sets out the expected conduct and practices of employers, supervisors and\napprentices. It is proposed that Practice Standards are developed for all licence c\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Occupational Licensing Act 2005\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Occupational+Licensing+Act+2005\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- orthcoming Bill, with the\nstandards themselves published in the New South Wales Gazette.\n2.4 Tasmania\nIn 2022, the Tasmanian Government amended the Occupational Licensing (Supervision of Prescribed\nWork) Code of Practice, which is made under section 53 of the Occupational Licensing Act 2005\n(Tas). The Code of Practice represents legal requirements imposed on employers, supervisors and\napprentices.\nThis Code of Practice sets out the roles of the “nominated manager” (or the person responsible for the\nprescribed work), and the supervisor. It notes\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Effective-supervision-consultation-paper.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Proposed Electricity Safety (Cathodic Protection) Regulations 2019\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Proposed+Electricity+Safety+%28Cathodic+Protection%29+Regulations+2019\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index__09.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- roposed Regulations are to prescribe cathodic protection systems for the purposes of the Act, and provide procedures for the registration of those prescribed cathodic protection systems.\nEnergy Safe released a\nConsultation Paper – Proposed Electricity Safety (Cathodic Protection) Regulations 2019\nPDF\n545.84 KB\nUpdated 22 Feb 2023\n(opens in a new window)\nexplaining the key features and changes to the regulations.\nEnergy Safe’s response to submissions\nElectricity Safety (Management) Regulations 2019\nElectricity Safety (Cathodic Protection) Regulations 2\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__09.html`\n\n### Proposed Electricity Safety (Management) Regulations 2019\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Proposed+Electricity+Safety+%28Management%29+Regulations+2019\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index__09.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ves of the proposed Regulations are to prescribe content requirements for ESMSs and safety management systems and requirements for reporting of serious electrical incidents to Energy Safe.\nEnergy Safe released\nConsultation Paper - Proposed Electricity Safety (Management) Regulations 2019\nPDF\n513.21 KB\nUpdated 21 Feb 2023\n(opens in a new window)\nexplaining the key features and changes to the regulations, and\nAppendix 3 – Independent review of cost impact\nESMS_Regs_Draft_Appendix 3_Independent_review\nPDF\n763.14 KB\nUpdated 15 Dec 2022\n(opens in\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__09.html`\n\n### Proposed Electricity Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2020\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Proposed+Electricity+Safety+%28Registration+and+Licensing%29+Regulations+2020\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index__07.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- to Energy Safe:\nRIS_ElectricalSafetyRegulations2020_letterBRV_Aug2020\nPDF\n84.61 KB\n(opens in a new window)\nRegulatory Impact Statement (RIS):\nRIS_ES_(Registration_Licensing)_Regulations17Aug2020\nPDF\n1.28 MB\n(opens in a new window)\nProposed Electricity Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2020:\nES_(Registration_Licensing)_Regulations_2020\nPDF\n261.18 KB\n(opens in a new window)\nSubmissions received\nThe consultation period for this RIS and the proposed regulations closed on Friday 25 September 2020.\nAll submissions and comments received by Energy Safe\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__07.html`\n\n### Public Holidays Act 1993\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Public+Holidays+Act+1993\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ident.\nAs soon as practicable Defines the period immediately after making any necessary\ncontact with emergency services, once the site has been\nmade safe.\nBusiness day This is a day during the week other than a Saturday or\nSunday or a public holiday under the Public Holidays Act\n1993 (or its successors).\nDislodged asset For the purposes of regulation 28(2)(g)(vii) of the Electricity\nSafety (Management) Regulations 2019, incidents involving\ndislodged asset are reportable when the dislodged asset\nposes an imminent risk of electrocution, sho\n  Source: `other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Regulatory Impact Statement Electricity Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2020\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Regulatory+Impact+Statement+Electricity+Safety+%28Registration+and+Licensing%29+Regulations+2020\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index__07.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- RIS – Electricity Safety (Safety and licensing) Regulations 2020 | Energy Safe Victoria\n\nRIS – Electricity Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2020\nNotice of preparation of Regulatory Impact Statement\nElectricity Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2020\nNotice is given under section 11 of the\nSubordinate Legislation Act 1994\nthat a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) has been prepared in relation to the Electricity Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2020 (the proposed Regulations).\nThe proposed Re\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__07.html`\n\n### Subordinate Legislation Act 1994\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Subordinate+Legislation+Act+1994\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index__07.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- s 2020 | Energy Safe Victoria\n\nRIS – Electricity Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2020\nNotice of preparation of Regulatory Impact Statement\nElectricity Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2020\nNotice is given under section 11 of the\nSubordinate Legislation Act 1994\nthat a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) has been prepared in relation to the Electricity Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2020 (the proposed Regulations).\nThe proposed Regulations, to be made under the\nElectricity Safety Act 1998\n(the Act), ar\n  Source: `pages/strategies-index__07.html`\n\n### Under the Electricity Safety Act 1998\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Under+the+Electricity+Safety+Act+1998\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- lying, harassment, and unsafe conditions. The government has endorsed its recommendations.\nThese findings align with Energy Safe’s own experience in addressing apprentice safety concerns,\nreinforcing the need for a clear and enforceable supervision framework. Under the Electricity Safety\nAct 1998 (Vic) (ESA) and Electricity Safety (General) Regulations 2019 (Vic) (Regulations),\napprentice electrical workers are only deemed licensed to carry out electrical installation work under\neffective supervision. 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      "scale": "small",
      "title": "Regulatory burden scan for forms, guidance, and reporting",
      "idea": "Identify the top 10 highest-friction reporting obligations and simplify guidance, forms, or evidence requirements.",
      "quote": "ESV or the Governor in Council may also grant exemptions or time extensions to a MEC\nunder:\n• the Act (section 120W and 120X) the Electricity Safety (Management) Regulations (regulation 32)\n• the Electricity Safety (Bushfire Mitigation) Regulations (regulation 13) or\n• the Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations (regulation 11)\nAs part of these initiatives (direction or exemption), MEC’s are required to demonstrate that the\ninitiative is being implemented as required.",
      "impact": "High",
      "effort": "Low",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Regulated entities / policy teams",
      "source": "other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-12/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf)",
      "implementation": [
        "Pick one high-volume process or document family.",
        "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.",
        "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.",
        "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale."
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      "entity_name": "Energy Safe Victoria",
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      "idea": "Create an adaptive regulation model using sandboxes, industry data, risk scoring, and regular rule updates.",
      "quote": "ESV or the Governor in Council may also grant exemptions or time extensions to a MEC\nunder:\n• the Act (section 120W and 120X) the Electricity Safety (Management) Regulations (regulation 32)\n• the Electricity Safety (Bushfire Mitigation) Regulations (regulation 13) or\n• the Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations (regulation 11)\nAs part of these initiatives (direction or exemption), MEC’s are required to demonstrate that the\ninitiative is being implemented as required.",
      "impact": "Very High",
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      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Regulated entities / policy teams",
      "source": "other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-12/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf)",
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        "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.",
        "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.",
        "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting."
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      "category": "Risk & Assurance",
      "scale": "small",
      "title": "Recommendation tracker for audits, reviews, and inquiries",
      "idea": "Publish a single internal tracker for audit/review recommendations, owners, due dates, and implementation evidence.",
      "quote": "[pages 12,13,14,15]\nconsiders risk when determining supervision ratios and therefore, we do not believe that further risk\nassessments should lead to relaxed ratios.",
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      "effort": "Low",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Executives / assurance teams",
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        "Pick one high-volume process or document family.",
        "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.",
        "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.",
        "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale."
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        "Change fatigue",
        "Unclear accountability",
        "Regulatory capture",
        "Over-automation of judgement"
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      "entity_id": "S-VIC-015",
      "entity_name": "Energy Safe Victoria",
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      "category": "Risk & Assurance",
      "scale": "large",
      "title": "Integrated assurance and lessons-learned system",
      "idea": "Create an assurance system that connects audit findings, risk registers, delivery reviews, and investment decisions.",
      "quote": "[pages 12,13,14,15]\nconsiders risk when determining supervision ratios and therefore, we do not believe that further risk\nassessments should lead to relaxed ratios.",
      "impact": "Very High",
      "effort": "High",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Executives / assurance teams",
      "source": "other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-04/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf)",
      "implementation": [
        "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.",
        "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.",
        "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.",
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        "Change fatigue",
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      "title": "Consultation feedback summaries with response tracking",
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      "impact": "High",
      "effort": "Low",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Citizens / stakeholders / policy teams",
      "source": "pages/strategies-index__03.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/about-us/regulatory-framework/consultations/energy-infrastructure-safety-case-guidelines)",
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      "effort": "High",
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      "source": "pages/strategies-index__03.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/about-us/regulatory-framework/consultations/energy-infrastructure-safety-case-guidelines)",
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        "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.",
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      "idea": "Use existing case data to flag ageing, duplicate, incomplete, or high-risk cases for earlier intervention.",
      "quote": "Figure 1: Number of WorkSafe Victoria claims by apprentice electricians, 2013-21\nApprentice Electrician Claims\n100\n91\n80 78\n70\n60\n48 50 56 54 55 51\n40\n20\n0\n2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021\nTwo of the recommendations in the Apprenticeships Report are particularly relevant to the\nRequirements under energy safety laws:\n1.",
      "impact": "High",
      "effort": "Low",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Applicants / case officers",
      "source": "other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-04/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf)",
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        "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.",
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        "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale."
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        "Change fatigue",
        "Unclear accountability"
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      "entity_name": "Energy Safe Victoria",
      "folder_name": "Energy-Safe-Victoria",
      "category": "Case Processing",
      "scale": "large",
      "title": "End-to-end case processing redesign",
      "idea": "Redesign the case pathway around risk-based triage, reusable evidence, and automated eligibility checks.",
      "quote": "Figure 1: Number of WorkSafe Victoria claims by apprentice electricians, 2013-21\nApprentice Electrician Claims\n100\n91\n80 78\n70\n60\n48 50 56 54 55 51\n40\n20\n0\n2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021\nTwo of the recommendations in the Apprenticeships Report are particularly relevant to the\nRequirements under energy safety laws:\n1.",
      "impact": "Very High",
      "effort": "High",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Applicants / case officers",
      "source": "other-pdfs/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-04/Decision-paper-statement-of-reasons-effective-supervision.pdf)",
      "implementation": [
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        "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.",
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        "Change fatigue",
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      "impact": "High",
      "effort": "Low",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Executives / Parliament / public",
      "source": "other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-12/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf)",
      "implementation": [
        "Pick one high-volume process or document family.",
        "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.",
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        "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale."
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        "Unclear accountability"
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      "idea": "Build a public-facing outcome dashboard showing spend, outputs, outcomes, and delivery confidence.",
      "quote": "The format of the report is to include, but not limited to, the following:\n• the name of the initiative\n• the date the initiative was issued\n• a measure for the initiative (as appropriate for the initiative e.g. number replaced, kilometres\nreplaced, etc.)\n• the volumes to be completed as part of the initiative\n• the target date for completion of the initiative\n• the volumes completed to date\n• a quarterly cumulative forecast to achieve completion by the target date\n• any explanatory comments\n• other details as required by the initiative.",
      "impact": "Very High",
      "effort": "High",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Executives / Parliament / public",
      "source": "other-pdfs/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf (https://esv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-12/Electrical-Safety-Performance-Reporting-Guidelines-Rev-05072022.pdf)",
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      "impact": "High",
      "effort": "Low",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Citizens / service users",
      "source": "pages/strategies-index__03.html (https://esv.vic.gov.au/about-us/regulatory-framework/consultations/energy-infrastructure-safety-case-guidelines)",
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        "Pick one high-volume process or document family.",
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