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Falling injury rate good news for Victorian premiums; Asbestos news from four jurisdictions; and New Minister to oversee WorkCover NSW.

Big changes to safety legislation and the FWC's first anti-bullying decisions rank among OHS Alert's most popular and important stories from the first quarter of 2014. Check this recap to make sure you didn't miss any news affecting your workplace.

Unsafe employer and workers' comp fraudster fined in Victoria; and Essential safety news from eight jurisdictions.

Queensland's WHS Amendment Bill has passed through Parliament, with the Bill's architect - the Attorney-General - repeating his seemingly incongruous boast that work injury rates are falling under the current laws. Meanwhile, Safe Work Australia is keeping tight-lipped on its position on the Queensland changes.

Dangerous goods penalties could skyrocket in WA; and Regulators issue alerts after nine deaths and other incidents.

A Parliamentary Committee recommends passing Queensland's WHS Amendment Bill, which aims to make regulators the "first port of call" for workers with safety concerns by reducing the powers of HSRs and unions, but it says employers will have to pay for additional inspectors.

PCBUs told to assess fall risks from all heights; and Comcare prosecuting Transpacific for second time in three months.

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.

An employer has been found guilty of breaching Queensland's mirror WHS Act in a case, according to a leading safety lawyer, that demonstrates how important it is for companies to challenge questionable prohibition or improvement notices.

Work-related death toll spikes in lead up to Christmas; Supervisors the key players in RTW process; and Comcare opens awards and releases guidance.