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Legislative Reform Campaign

Valuing Victorian Volunteers

Over 3.3 million Victorian volunteers lack protection under Work Health and Safety laws. We urge lawmakers to recognise emergency service volunteers as employees under WHS legislation.

Equal Protection Needed

The Victorian Protection Gap

3.3M+

Active Victorian volunteers

0

WHS employee protections under Vic law

6+

Major emergency services affected

Critical Services at Risk

Protecting Victoria's Frontline Heroes

Dedicated emergency responder caps across Victoria carry critical responsibilities without equivalent legal health and safety safeguards.

Emergency Responders

National Model Laws

Fair Safety Nets

CFA, Surf Life Saving, St John Ambulance, Ski Patrol, Police auxiliaries, and Marine Rescue members respond daily without formal statutory employee protection.

Other Australian states adopted model WHS laws classifying volunteers as employees. Victoria remains outdated, leaving local volunteers exposed to unmitigated safety risks.

Updating Victorian legislation safeguards those who give selflessly while assuring future volunteers that their safety and legal rights are fully protected.

Take Action Now

Sign the Victorian Volunteer Petition

Urge Victorian lawmakers to prioritise volunteer safety by recognizing emergency responders as employees under Victorian Health and Safety laws.