Edition 60, September 2008

New CCTV regulations for Victorian licensed venues


New CCTV regulations which set minimum standards for security cameras in late-night licensed venues will come into effect in Victoria from October 6.

Venues that trade after 1am and have live or amplified music other than background music will be required to meet specific CCTV standards intended to allow the clear identification of individuals on security footage.

The additional regulations prescribe specific requirements including:

  • a minimum frame rate for cameras and recorders of 5 frames per second
  • continuous recording of all cameras.

The additional regulations build on the current requirement to have surveillance cameras fitted as a licensing condition and requirements to have recording systems which are capable of clearly identifying individuals.

Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) will publish guidelines giving general advice on technical matters and describing in more detail new testing arrangements to ensure compliance. These guidelines will be published on the Consumer Affairs Victoria website.

For more information contact Consumer Affairs Victoria Liquor Licensing on 1300 65 03 67, liquor@justice.vic.gov.au or visit www.consumer.vic.gov.au/liquor

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