Suspected workers' comp fraud must be reported, says Q-COMP; Average cost per workers' comp claim exceeds $7800 in South Australia; and WorkCover WA calls for input on disability access plan.
Maritime OHS laws should be harmonised with the model WHS Act so that PCBUs and officers in the sector have a positive duty to reduce its high injury and premium rates, according to a review of the Seacare scheme released for comment yesterday.
Western Australia's average workers' compensation premium rate will be reduced for 2013-14, after increasing three times over the last two financial years.
Anti-discrimination package shelved as new Bill introduced; South Australia's average premium rate for 2013-14 announced; and New OHS ministers appointed in Western Australia and Northern Territory.
Victorian premiums likely to stay low in light of solid WorkSafe results; Comcare commits to compliance checks under draft HSR plan; and Comcare work health and safety awards open.
ACT employers are likely to pay higher workers' comp levies, under a Government plan to support all 28 recommendations of the recent construction industry inquiry, and to reduce the burden to taxpayers of administering the OHS and workers' comp schemes.
Employer faces Federal Court again for suspending injured worker; WorkCover SA promises new approach under different management team; and Expiry period extended for photos on Qld explosives licences.
