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THU

12:10PM

Employer "encouragement" makes snorkelling death compensable

A supervisor who was instructed to boost worker morale during construction of the Christmas Island Detention Centre was "in the course of employment" when he suffered a fatal heart attack while snorkelling, according to the South Australian WCT.

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THU

3:57PM

Judges unlikely to favour "wilful" injured workers: lawyers

A long-running workers' comp dispute in South Australia has shown that courts are reluctant to characterise harmful lifestyle choices as "compensable sequels" to workplace injuries, a lawyer says. Also in this article, an injured ACT worker who struck his manager has had his claim rejected.

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THU

3:22PM

BHP fatality and fire; and Bigger RTW subsidies for NSW employers

Fatality and fire being investigated at two BHP sites; and NSW employers eligible for bigger RTW subsidies.

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TUE

3:23PM

Legislation and cases update - Q2 2011

In this update, OHS Alert outlines all the important OHS and workers' compensation legislative changes made in the second quarter of 2011. We also recap the most significant court and tribunal rulings and other developments in each jurisdiction.

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TUE

11:57AM

Decision diminishes the power of contentious medical panels

In another case that is likely to change the way workers' compensation disputes are resolved, a South Australian Supreme Court full bench has found the opinion of a WorkCover medical panel is not legally binding.

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FRI

10:48AM

ACT introduces model Bill; and New IR, WorkCover ministers for SA

ACT introduces model Bill as other jurisdictions announce plans; and South Australia appoints new IR minister, creates workers' comp portfolio.

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MON

12:15PM

SA to ban synthetic marijuana detected in workers; and more

South Australia to ban synthetic marijuana detected in workers; WorkSafe calls for change after issuing more than 2000 notices; and "Small" safety initiatives to be recognised in revamped Victorian awards.

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TUE

12:46PM

SA reintroduces model Bill, retains OHS review committees

The South Australian Government has reintroduced to its Parliament a Bill that mirrors model Work Health and Safety laws, but retains the State's unique tripartite review committees, which can recommend changes to OHS legislation.

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MON

10:42AM

Injured worker’s death by hanging was work-related: tribunal

A 33-year-old worker who was found hanging by his belt in an Adelaide hotel died from work-related injuries, a South Australian tribunal has found.

THU

12:55PM

NSW to remove reverse-onus safety laws immediately, as South Australia withdraws model Bill

Union-led prosecutions and reverse-onus OHS laws in NSW could be jettisoned within weeks, with the State Government introducing a "fast track" harmonisation Bill to Parliament today.

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