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FRI

12:23PM

New laws double some injured workers' damages

Injured workers who were blocked from suing negligent employers, by 2013 changes to the Queensland workers' comp scheme, could be eligible for double lump sum payments, after the State Government's workers' comp amendment Bill passed Parliament last night.

THU

3:57PM

Employer and dentist fined; and New safety Code approved

Employer and dentist fined after WorkSafe investigations; and
WA introduces world's first safety Code for autonomous mining.

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THU

12:25PM

National safety Bill passes in host jurisdiction

A safety Bill that facilitates the national introduction of electronic fatigue diaries in the heavy vehicle sector has passed Queensland Parliament, after the State Transport Minister promised it wouldn't lead to Big Brother-style industry monitoring. Meanwhile, two Queensland workers' comp Bills were read for the second time last night.

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WED

3:58PM

Apps guide to influence wellbeing programs; and more

New apps guide could influence workplace wellbeing programs;
WorkSafe replaces ousted chairperson;
Queensland introducing amended workers' comp Bill; and
Tasmania promises to retain strong WHS laws.

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WED

12:46PM

"Fit notes" introduced in first phase of national plan

Doctors in the ACT have been directed to use "fit notes" to help sick and injured workers return to work as soon as possible, in the first stage of a plan to implement the new certificates nationally under the Comcare scheme, the Federal Employment Minister announced today.

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TUE

3:59PM

Bullied worker's reinstatement bid blocked; and more

Full bench blocks bullied worker's reinstatement bid; and
ReturnToWork SA reports further improvements.

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TUE

1:49PM

Safety culture only embraced by part of business: coroner

An employer's failure to ensure its safety documents covered all of its operations, and not just its "main game", contributed to a young worker's death, a coroner has found.

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FRI

3:57PM

"Steve Irwin" fined over WHS entry breach; and more

"Steve Irwin" and union fined $273k over WHS entry breach;
Regulator warns of unregistered high-risk work trainer; and
Qld regulator investigating two workplace fatalities.

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WED

3:58PM

Bill that removes access to injury histories splits inquiry

Queensland's workers' comp Amendment Bill has hit a stumbling block, with a parliamentary committee divided on provisions that restore common law access to all injured workers, and prevent employers from accessing prospective employees' injury histories.

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WED

2:56PM

Safety breach didn't warrant sacking; and more

Safety breach wasn't serious enough for dismissal; and
Record-long entry permit ban upheld by full bench.

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