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NSW employers from more than 100 industries will have their workers' comp premiums slashed by up to 15 per cent on 30 June.

Consultation and upstream duties clarified in new harmonisation guide; NSW doctors directed to focus on injured workers' work capacity; Unions to monitor workers' comp cap "statement"; and OHS regulations too complex for many employers: survey.

NSW employer premiums won't be reduced for 2012/13, despite the recent workers' comp overhaul, WorkCover has announced. The regulator has also provided an example of what constitutes a "substantial connection" to work under the new journey claim rules.

Queensland premiums increase by 2% as bigger hikes recommended; NSW coal premiums falling thanks to safety training and gas monitoring; SA Greens adjourn workers' comp retirement-age Bill; and Western Australia's maximum weekly benefits increasing by 4%.

Premiums to tumble under NSW inquiry proposals, employers say; Warnings issued after fall and machine-crush fatalities; and First National Rail Safety Regulator appointed.

The NSW Government will consider removing WorkCover journey claims and reducing step-down periods to prevent premiums from increasing by 28 per cent, but unions warn that injured workers will be abandoned under the proposals.

The NSW Government will today announce plans to curtail injured workers' entitlements in an effort to reduce employer premiums, but unions have warned the move could end in "disaster".

NSW and Tasmania report falling workers' compensation premium rates; and Essential safety news from around Australia.

The NSW coal mining sector's tumbling workers' comp premium rate demonstrates just how big a part proactive injury management plays in reducing costs, according to Coal Mines Insurance general manager Paul McIntyre.

Fatality and fire being investigated at two BHP sites; and NSW employers eligible for bigger RTW subsidies.