An employer has successfully challenged a decision to change its industry classification for workers' compensation purposes, which increased its annual premium by more than $150,000.
Comcare's insurance scheme became fully funded for the first time in seven years by moving away from an administration-focused claims management model perceived as paying injured workers to stay at home, its CEO says.
> Anti-violence initiatives launched in Vic and WA; > Harmonisation "architect" appointed OSH Commission chair; > Average premium rate and "apprentice discount" announced in Qld; and > SafeWork NSW responds to LPG explosion with blitz.
Comcare will extend its "proactive regulatory reach" and take steps to reduce workers' comp premiums in 2017-18, while Safe Work Australia will finalise its policy on harmonised explosives laws, the Australian Government budget shows.
> New fitness-to-drive and rail-safety guides apply soon; > NSW calls for enforcement feedback, and issues fatality alerts; and > Compensation laws for asbestos victims under review in Tas.
In this article, OHS Alert examines the latest safety and workers' comp developments in five jurisdictions, including the release of new workers' comp guidelines, safety regulations, safety alerts and reports.
