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The parliamentary inquiry into the "scourge" of workplace bullying has declined to recommend a national equivalent of Brodie's Law, instead calling for the development of a national advisory service to help employers and workers deal with the issue.
Queensland Corrective Services has been blocked from retiring a worker - who was diagnosed with a permanent depressive disorder - until her anti-discrimination claim is resolved.
USU to compensate NSW workers injured travelling to or from work; ACTU to tackle "trend" of employers meddling in workers' medical treatments; and Unions call for better safety consultation in "hazardous" offshore sector.
Heavy Metro workers transferred to paid weight-loss program; SA Greens' firefighter cancer Bill to cover volunteers; and WorkSafe ACT hosting free harmonisation and asbestos seminars.
Queensland's mirror WHS Act could be amended to allow safer employers to pay lower workers' comp premiums or drop into a lower WHS penalty band, according to a workers' compensation and safety lawyer.
Miners urged to prepare for severe-weather events and drowning; SA promises cancer compensation for firefighters; Updated national rail safety medical standards taking effect soon; and New WA mines safety inspector helps reach site visit target.
ETU maintains work ban while Endeavour conducts asbestos tests; WA commits to firefighter cancer laws as health provider fees increase; and Anti-slip and trip program among 2012 Seacare award winners.
WHS bullying Code "prohibits" eye-rolling, says Abetz; WorkCover SA's controversial medical panels to be scrapped; and South Australian Safe Work winners announced.
