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• SafeWork NSW issues WHS enforcement statement for COVID-19;
  
• Workers complain of poor coronavirus controls;
  
• Enforce social distancing at meal breaks, employers told;
  
• WHSQ, NHVR and ONRSR issue COVID-19 updates; and
  
• Presumptive workers' comp Bill covers workers with COVID-19.

• COVID-19 triggers broad travel ban for education workers;
  
• Eye rolling can constitute workplace violence;
  
• New injury dispute system being made by upcoming NSW Bill; and
  
• Workers' comp amendments commence in ACT.

• WHS prosecutor prioritises Dreamworld referral;
  
• Reckless crane operator avoids tough penalties;
  
• One-stop shop launched for workers affected by dust; and
  
• Step-down provisions being reviewed in Tas.

More types of workers will have access to workers' compensation, and journey claims will be restored, under a 38-page Amendment Bill that reverses many of the changes made during the major overhaul of the Northern Territory's workers' comp scheme in 2015.

• Presumptive PTSD compensation introduced in second state;
  
• National transport safety amendments made, and proposed; and
  
• Four sets of electricity and rail safety regulations commence in Vic.

• WHS regulator issues Christmas party warning and safety alert;
  
• New WHS Code of Practice introduced in Qld;
  
• Safety inspectors' powers increase with passing of OPGGS Bill;
  
• Journey claims restored by NSW private member's Bill; and
  
• New WorkSafe Vic chief and chair announced.

A major workers' comp Bill amending the test for psychological injuries has passed Queensland Parliament, while Victoria has reported a near record low workplace injury rate, and workers' comp changes have commenced in NSW.

• Hazardous chemical site plan, templates and guide released;
  
• Chemicals Bill streamlines agvet system, introduces new sanctions;
  
• Environment laws with WHS clause pass in NT;
  
• Workers' comp changes protect more workers in ACT; and
  
• NSW amends slow-down safety laws.

• Industrial manslaughter schedule revealed in NT; and
  
• New workers' comp laws and Regulation commencing in NSW.

• New laws protect safety of contractors and gig economy workers;
  
• Safety Regs with WHS clauses released, WorkSafe Vic boss resigns; and
  
• SRC and disability discrimination instruments introduced.