Browsing: Workers' comp legislation, regulations, standards and codes (QLD)


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Legislation and cases update - Q2 2013

In this update, OHS Alert examines all the important OHS and workers' comp legislative changes made in the second quarter of 2013. We also recap the most significant court and tribunal rulings and other developments in each jurisdiction.

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Inquiry advises retaining journey claims and definitions of worker, injury

The inquiry into the Queensland workers' comp scheme has recommended retaining journey claims, common law claims and the current definition of "injury", and warns that vulnerable groups could slip through the cracks under a plan to narrow the meaning of "worker".


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10:40AM

Narrower "worker" definition in workers' comp Act supported by Dept

Queensland is likely to press ahead with its plan to narrow the definition of "worker" in the State workers' comp Act, with the Department of Justice and Attorney-General dismissing submissions that oppose the proposed amendment.


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CFMEU angered by "forced" heatwave work; and more union news

CFMEU issues heat policy after builders "forced" to work in heatwave; AWU calls for action after two firefighters killed; Queensland workers' comp report delayed as QCU issues protest warning; Unions campaign for more asbestos-eradication funds; and New health tests for rail workers must be matched by wellness programs, says RBTU.


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