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TUE

3:14PM

Legislation and cases update - Q2 2013

In this update, OHS Alert examines all the important OHS and workers' comp legislative changes made in the second quarter of 2013. We also recap the most significant court and tribunal rulings and other developments in each jurisdiction.

MON

3:56PM

New safety laws begin, while Rudd announces cabinet

A number of workplace safety regulations in five jurisdictions commence or change today, while Bill Shorten has been tasked with overseeing both work health and safety and education in new Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's cabinet.

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TUE

3:05PM

New on-the-spot safety fines to deter "crafty" PCBUs

The ACT's new "on the spot" fine regime, for workplace health and safety breaches, will provide a deterrent for those PCBUs that are prepared to cut corners on safety because they assume the chances of being prosecuted are slim, the Work Safety Commissioner says.

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WED

3:49PM

ACT funds new inspectors as Qld locks in premiums; and more

ACT funds new safety inspectors as Qld locks in "competitive" premiums; Coalition confirms commitment to FWC bullying plan; and Warnings issued after outdoor workers killed in South Australia and Victoria.

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WED

3:52PM

Apprentice-related breaches can end in recklessness fines; and more

Apprentice-related supervision breaches can lead to recklessness fines; Queensland removes earthmoving requirement from WHS Regulation; and South Australian WHS Act added to Fair Work right-of-entry laws.

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WED

11:39AM

NSW and ACT head in different directions on safety prosecutions

As NSW transitions OHS prosecutions away from the Industrial Relations Commission, the ACT has started the process of establishing an Industrial Court to deter unsafe work practices.

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MON

2:56PM

ACT confirms premium hikes; and Asbestos-eradication news

ACT confirms premium hikes; and Seven jurisdictions committed to asbestos-eradication plan, says Shorten.

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WED

3:56PM

Injury prevention hinges on worker input; New SWA guides; and more

Injury prevention hinges on worker input; SWA releases new guides on airborne contaminants and cyanide; and Entries for Queensland and Victorian OHS awards due soon.

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MON

3:26PM

Company fined after keyless entry sparks fatal explosion; and more

Employer fined $120k after keyless entry sparks fatal van explosion; Transport company and consignor both fined for dangerous goods breaches; and ACT height safety campaign to focus on ladders and scaffolding.

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THU

3:54PM

Regulator explains how to reduce EWP and slip risks; and more

Regulator explains how to reduce EWP and slip risks; Lack of support for ACT injury-reduction plan a "setback" for workers; New national maritime safety regulator to operate from July; and FWC appoints new vice presidents.

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