The Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee has initiated an inquiry into workplace surveillance practices in Victoria.
Submissions from the public are now being accepted, with the deadline being Wednesday, 31 July.
The Nationals’ Member for Shepparton District, Kim O’Keeffe, as Deputy Chair of the Committee, has encouraged all interested parties to participate in this crucial inquiry.
The investigation will cover five key areas:
- current workplace surveillance practices and the handling of associated data in Victoria
- regulation of workplace surveillance, including the effectiveness of privacy laws
- potential privacy and data security risks posed by workplace surveillance
- impact of workplace surveillance on workers, their families and workplace relations
- best practice workplace surveillance and privacy laws interstate and overseas.
“This inquiry is particularly timely in light of recent high-profile data breaches and technological advancements such as artificial intelligence,” Mrs O’Keeffe said.
“The increase in hybrid and remote working makes it crucial for our legislation to keep up with these changes. We’re eager to hear from employees, employers and business groups across Victoria.”
The inquiry will also explore critical and emerging issues such as remote working, data breaches, the role of artificial intelligence, and the broader implications of surveillance.
The Committee will conduct public hearings and present its findings to Parliament in May 2025.
For more information or to make a submission, please visit the Committee’s website:
