Publications
Low consumption levels of alcohol and the lawful use of prescribed or over the counter medicines to treat illness or injuries may provide some health benefits. However, given the addictive nature of these substances, misuse can have a detrimental effect on the individual’s personal and professional life.
Alcohol and drug abuse can negatively impact the working environment. Accordingly, all those involved in the workplace have specific occupational health and safety obligations towards themselves and others – part of the relevant state/territory legislation.
In Victoria, the laws that relate to workplace health and safety are the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 and Regulations 2017, which are regulated by WorkSafe Victoria.
Managers and Supervisors
Managers and supervisors must ensure that inappropriate use of drugs and/or alcohol in the workplace does not occur or impact workplace safety.
They have the responsibility to:
• monitor the environment to ensure that acceptable conduct standards and safety are observed;
• model appropriate behaviour themselves;
• promote internal policies/procedures about substance abuse;
• take immediate action to deal with breaches of such policies/procedures; and
• refer complaints to another manager if they are personally not equipped to deal with the matter.
Employees
All employees must ensure that they do not participate in inappropriate use of drugs and/or alcohol in the workplace and that they promote responsible behaviours.
They have a responsibility to:
• comply with internal policies/procedures about substance abuse – including not exposing themselves and others to health and safety risks as a result of their use of drugs and/or alcohol, and not performing or attending work whilst under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol;
• report any inappropriate use of alcohol and/or drugs that they believe is occurring in the workplace; and
• maintain confidentiality if they provide information during an investigation of a breach of such policies/procedures.
There are instances where the consumption of alcohol and the use of prescribed or over the counter medications may be allowed at the workplace, however, workplace health and safety is paramount, and an assessment should be undertaken on a case-by-case basis.
For employers trying to address the issue of substance misuse at the workplace, it is vital to develop and implement policies/procedures and training – to ensure that expectations are clearly set out, to adequately manage imminent risk to health and safety, and to help those who are battling substance abuse. The key to tackling this issue is leadership and clear communications.
CCV members can access a template procedure for this via https://ccv.siag.com.au/?page_id=36
written by David Mostokly, SIAG (Legal) Pty Ltd, Senior Lawyer
If you would like to see view previous articles, have a browse through the archive or use the search function
Loading…
In FY25, Victorian Keno players enjoyed almost 10 million wins worth more than $131.9 million.
For many club patrons across Victoria, FY25 was a year to remember – all thanks to a life-changing Keno win.
Victorian players had a standout year, tallying over 9.9 million Keno wins collectively worth than $131.9 million in prize money.
In FY25, Keno players across the eastern states of mainland Australia celebrated more than 76 million wins collectively worth more than $1.2 billion.
During this time, Keno crowned 20 millionaires and multi-millionaires who together took home more than $57.9 million. Two of these major jackpot winners were from Victoria.
Laverton woman thanks ‘manifestation magic’ for Keno win
A Laverton woman shared she was left thanking the universe after she scored a $60,000 Keno Classic 8 Spot prize at Club Laverton in the weeks leading up to last Christmas.
“It was a big surprise! Especially coming up to Christmas, it’s perfect!” she cheered.
“Do you want to hear something really funny? I just wrote in my diary the day before winning, ‘Thank you, universe, for my Keno 8 Spot win’. Then it really came true!
“I’m a firm believer in the law of attraction and manifestation, and I love affirmations!
“It was awesome seeing all eight numbers pop up on the screen.
“I’ve had a few wins in Keno over the years. It’s like the stars align for me when I play - it’s my thing!”
Club Laverton manager Gus Alimovski said the team happily shared in the excitement with their major Keno winner.
“What an incredible win for our patron! It’s always great hearing these winning stories, and now we have another one to share with our patrons,” he said.
“We’re thrilled for our customer, and we hope to see more Keno winners in our venue soon.”
All eyes on a winning FY26
Keno’s National Partner Manager Luke Harrison said he couldn’t wait to see which Victorian clubs welcomed the next big Keno winners.
“Last financial year, players at Victorian clubs celebrated some impressive victories,” he said.
“A key highlight has been the growing popularity of Keno’s Bonus and Replay features among club patrons. This trend reflects how venues are successfully connecting with their customers, sharing updates on jackpot increases, promotional offers, and game enhancements.
“When players opt into Keno Bonus, they unlock the chance to multiply their winnings by up to ten times, while the Replay option adds another layer of excitement.
“Many players are still unaware of these features, making it vital for staff to start conversations and educate them on the full range of Keno possibilities!”
Mr Harrison said the solid Keno performance at Victorian clubs last financial year laid a strong foundation for continued success in FY26.
“Clubs across Victoria are embracing fresh approaches to elevate the customer experience, and Keno’s rising popularity is playing a key role in that journey,” he said.
“There’s also a wide array of Keno resources available to clubs, from eye-catching point-of-sale materials to engaging promotions, all designed to keep the game front and centre.
“As the new financial year unfolds, Keno is looking forward to celebrating more big wins for Victorian club patrons, and more success stories for the clubs that host them.”
Contact your Business Development Manager to find out how Keno can best support your club in FY26.
Visit Keno Connect for more information on maximising Keno in your club - www.kenoconnect.com.au
