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An employer that forced a domestic violence victim to resign has been ordered to pay her $27,500, in a case that "highlights the dangers of employers going for the 'quick fix' rather than dealing with the complexity of domestic violence".

Safety-minded primary industry businesses are more profitable than their less-conscientious competitors, according to an Australian Government research committee.

• "Bullied" worker's unfair dismissal claim rejected; and
  
• Worker fined for safety breach at kids' party.

In this article, OHS Alert examines all the most important workplace safety and workers' compensation news from the second quarter of 2015, including a record OHS fine, a world-first decision on PTSD, and legislative changes in every state and territory.

• Employer's disregard for notices costs worker three fingers; and
  
• More CFMEU officials charged with entry breaches.

• Worker with disability wins $170k in discrimination case; and
  
• Dangerous goods regulations extended in Victoria.

A major employer has been fined $70,000 for safety breaches identified during an investigation into a work-related fatality, even though the breaches didn't contribute to the incident or death.

• Supreme Court decision sends safety-document warning;
  
• Anti-bullying regime creating "adversarial" environments; and
  
• Victoria establishes taskforce to tackle occupational violence.

The Fair Work Commission has highlighted the "stark" contrast between a union official's claim that he needs an entry permit to ensure the safety of workers, and his bullying and intimidation of an inspector.

A parliamentary inquiry into the alleged "cancer cluster" and other safety issues at Victoria's Fiskville Training College has identified widespread concerns about poor OHS training and careless handling of dangerous substances at the college.