The NSW Government has agreed to discuss possible industrial manslaughter legislation with the State's Labor Council and unions, and has announced the establishment of a taskforce to develop a protocol for the investigation and prosecution of workplace fatalities.
The Productivity Commission's proposal to set up a national compensation scheme has received a predictable response so far, with State governments opposing the move and employer groups cautiously welcoming the reforms.
The Australian Industry Group has supported the Cole Commission's proposal to appoint a Federal Safety Commissioner for the construction industry, but says imposing another layer of regulation on employers at a federal level would be confusing and counter productive.
Manufacturing giant Smorgon Steel has focused on improving safety and preventing workplace bullying in two new enterprise agreements for separate Victorian manufacturing sites.
The Productivity Commission recommends national frameworks for OHS and workers' compensation, but says common law access and journey claims should be dropped.
The Productivity Commission's interim report on national OHS and worker's compensation frameworks covers a wide range of important topics. Here, OHS Alert delivers subscribers a concise round-up of the Commission's key recommendations.
