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THU

3:34PM

Workers' compensation changes flagged for NSW

Workers' comp disputes will be simplified, and exceptions made to caps on medical coverage and permanent impairment claims, under recommendations the WorkCover Independent Review Office is likely to make to the NSW Government.

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TUE

12:50PM

Plant modification ends in death and high fine; and more

Plant modification causes Victorian worker's death;
Safety inspectors issue 1300 notices in single WA campaign; and
DMP issues warnings after "horseplay" injury and other incidents.

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WED

3:49PM

Low premiums flagged for Qld; SRC Bill news; and more

Qld announces low premium rates for 2015-16;
SA employers promised premium cuts of up to 95%;
SRC Bill passes House of Representatives; and
WA increases workers' comp payments and opens safety awards.

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MON

3:09PM

Workers' comp premiums for 2015-16 revealed; and more

Victorian workers' comp premiums for 2015-16 revealed; and
Royal Commission urged to recommend domestic violence leave.

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FRI

12:30PM

Falls main cause of death in construction

Workplace falls were the main cause of fatalities in the construction industry over the 12 years to 2013-14, with falls from roofs and ladders causing more than half of the deaths, according to a new Safe Work Australia report.

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THU

3:57PM

Three SRC Bills "fail" fairness and economics tests

The Federal Government's three SRC Amendment Bills show "little understanding" of the dynamics of good workers' comp schemes, will drive up employer premiums and will "cost lives", according to a senior workers' compensation lawyer.

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WED

2:26PM

Three things to do before new RTW scheme begins

With South Australia's new workers' comp laws taking effect in a matter of weeks, ReturnToWork SA's chair has outlined three areas employers should focus on to ensure they're ready for the new scheme.

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WED

12:35PM

Physios slammed for failed treatment of injured worker

In a scathing judgment, the AAT has found an injured worker's physiotherapists treated her for nearly two decades without helping her achieve any functional goals or self-manage her condition.

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TUE

3:57PM

Royal Commission on work deaths demanded; and more

Royal Commission into rising WA work deaths demanded;
Safety alerts issued in three jurisdictions; and
High-risk licences expiring in South Australia.

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MON

2:24PM

Transpacific handed record OHS fine after road death

A national employer has been fined a record $363,000 over the death of a non-employee, after the Federal Court found it should be penalised for its conduct both before and after the fatal incident.

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