Latest news and cases
News briefs, 22/02/12
22 February, 2012Asbestos Pocket Guide launched in Tasmania | New legislation will ‘compromise’ WHS in Victoria: AWU | Miscellaneous WHS documents. Read full article...
NSW Greens slam ‘secret’ plans to cut workers compensation
22 February, 2012The NSW Government must ‘pull back’ from plans to implement ‘drastic cuts’ to workers compensation benefits to meet a forecast $5b deficit in the WorkCover scheme, according to the NSW Greens. Read full article...
Dishonesty over medical certificate — dismissal fair
22 February, 2012A bank employee’s dismissal has been found to be fair because she had falsified a medical certificate and made dishonest claims about it. Assertions of bullying could not be substantiated. Read full article...
WHS salaries rise — gap with mining sector closing: survey
22 February, 2012Workplace safety professionals are beginning to attract larger salaries in industries outside the mining and resources sector, according to a survey carried out by a specialist recruitment firm. Read full article...
Workers compensation — cases wrap, 21/02/12
21 February, 2012Five cases from the Administrative Appeals Tribunal of Australia considered various claims for workers compensation. Read full article...
Union seeks guarantee WorkCover NSW reforms won’t cut benefits
21 February, 2012Unions NSW has called on the NSW Government to guarantee that workers compensation will not be cut if the financial position of WorkCover deteriorates. Read full article...
News briefs, 21/02/12
21 February, 2012WHS awareness campaign launched by NSW Govt | AMSA seeking public comment on safety initiatives | Fatigue Management — free workshop (NSW) | Safe Work ACT Awards | Miscellaneous WHS documents. Read full article...
WorkSafe (Vic) prosecutes over crush injury and fall
21 February, 2012Crush injury — failure to comply with Australian Standard | Fall protection failing led to loss of eye. Read full article...