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Injured worker's wife convicted of workers' comp fraud; Repeat OHS offender fined $70k; NSW releases void-safety video as Queenslander dies in fall; and Asbestos detected in mining product.

Post-Barangaroo blitz must be extended, says CFMEU; and New Zealand introduces safety laws with Australian flavour.

Barangaroo fire investigation focusing on evacuation procedures; and NSW and Victoria launch injury-reduction strategies for roads.

NSW's WorkCover Independent Review Office (WIRO) has resolved a $110,000 workers' comp payment error without the issue being held up by lawyers or in the WCC, marking "the future of the dispute resolution process", according to WIR Officer Kim Garling.

Transfer process censured in depression-related dismissal case; and WorkCover issues 13 stress-reduction fact sheets.

Director sacked worker with cancer to avoid sick-leave bill; Mine Safety Commissioner issues special alert after spate of deaths; and Collision, explosion and other incidents prompt new alerts and guides.

Employers are being urged to look beyond "soft" risk management barriers to prevent the interaction of light vehicles and heavy machinery at worksites, after a mine worker's ute was crushed by a 100-tonne dozer.

Introduction date flagged for WHS Act for WA resources sector; Regulator launches plan to reduce deaths in NSW construction sector; New safety rules for material hoists begin in May; WorkSafe Victoria targeting town as part of statewide campaign; and Seafarers reminded of workers' comp requirement.

More OHS fraud comes to light; Mine inspections reveal blocked escape routes; and NSW orders more Cootes inspections as WorkCover releases safety guide.

New SWA and quad bike reports reveal fatality spike; and New safety alerts and guides issued in four jurisdictions.