The Workers Compensation Assist Pilot is an outreach call service developed by the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA). It was designed to provide general information, impartial support, and guidance to workers who have sustained injuries at work.
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On 30 June 2022, the New South Wales Supreme Court handed down a significant decision in Matinca v Coalroc (No 5) [2022] NSWSC 844. The case involved an underground coal miner who suffered severe injuries, including a traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures, after a motor vehicle accident while travelling home from work. The accident occurred approximately 260 kilometres (2.5 hours) from the workplace, and the employee’s legal team argued it was caused by work?induced fatigue.
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The food delivery industry has rapidly expanded as part of the gig economy, with riders using cars, scooters, motorbikes, and bicycles to deliver meals across New South Wales. While convenient for customers, this work exposes riders to road hazards, fatigue, and unsafe practices. SafeWork NSW has stepped in to strengthen protections and ensure riders are treated as workers under workplace health and safety laws
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In warehouses, factories, shipping yards, freight terminals and other workplaces across Australia, forklifts are used to lift, stack and transfer loads. While forklifts offer a practical materials handling solution for many businesses, each year they continue to be associated with workplace deaths and injuries.
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On 16 June 2022, the NSW Government enacted the Motor Accidents and Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Act 2022. This legislation introduced important updates to motor accident and workers ‘compensation laws, ensuring fairer treatment and stronger protections for workers, volunteers, and their families.
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