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TUE

11:58AM

Qld premiums slashed to below Victorian rate

Queensland employers will pay the lowest average workers' comp premiums in the country from 1 July, with WorkCover slashing the rate by 17 per cent. The agency has also introduced two initiatives to help businesses understand and pay their premiums.

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MON

3:58PM

Work performance improves with exercise: report

A Randstad employment analyst has highlighted the link between playing sport and improved worker health and productivity, while Victoria is encouraging city workers to get out of the office and participate in belly dancing classes or guided lunchtime walks.

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MON

1:12PM

High Court rules on workers' comp amendment as NSW launches scheme review

Friday was a busy day for the NSW workers' comp scheme, with the High Court upholding an employer's appeal against a retrospective-amendment ruling, and the Finance Minister announcing a review of the 2012 scheme overhaul.

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FRI

3:29PM

Numerous WHS changes take effect in Queensland

New HSR and entry-permit rules, higher electrical safety fines and a host of WHS Regulation amendments all commenced in Queensland this morning.

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THU

3:51PM

Draft WHS Regulation influenced by Pike inquiry

Draft harmonised WHS Regulations for the NSW mining industry have been released for a six-week consultation period, with stakeholders being urged to comment on clauses developed in response to the New Zealand Pike River Royal Commission.

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THU

11:24AM

Workers' comp cheats on notice; and WA, Comcare news

Workers' comp cheats under scrutiny; WorkCover WA targeting lapsed policies and other breaches; and Comcare launches tool to reduce organisational-change injuries.

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WED

2:14PM

Employer enters EU under harmonised WHS laws

A Queensland distributor has become one of the first employers to enter into an enforceable undertaking under the State's mirror WHS laws, after a forklift entered a pedestrian zone and injured a worker.

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WED

12:14PM

Budget spares agencies but flags WHS review

Comcare, the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Council and Safe Work Australia have been spared in the Federal Budget, with the latter being tasked with reviewing and removing "unnecessary" regulation from the model WHS laws.

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TUE

11:25AM

Another state joins national safety regime; and more

Fifth jurisdiction joins harmonised rail safety regime; Victoria ditches crane permit requirements for many roads; New NHVR chief executive appointed; and Graincorp fined for repeat safety breach.

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MON

3:42PM

First-aid workers save lives, prevent incidents

Workers trained in first aid not only save lives, but are more likely to look out for their colleagues and speak up about safety issues, according to Coal Services. Meanwhile, NSW Mine Safety has released a report on its ongoing investigation into a coal mine double fatality.

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