by ABILITY GROUP | Jun 19, 2023 | Work Health & Safety
National Waste Management company, Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd is facing charges of up to $1.5 million for failing to provide appropriate Work Health & Safety systems for their workers. In June 2021 a worker was injured while using a machine that is designed to...
by ABILITY GROUP | Jun 12, 2023 | Claim management, Claims, Injured Worker, Workers Compensation
In Australia, each State & Territory has different workers compensation legislation & therefore the treatment of “Journey claims” (to/from work) vary. Due to the complexity of workers’ compensation laws, journey claims must generally show a...
by ABILITY GROUP | Jun 5, 2023 | Premium, Workers Compensation
Across Australia, workers compensation premiums are increasing. In NSW, icare communicated premium increases with an average of 8% over the next 3 years. In Victoria, WorkCover has set the average premium rate for 2023/24 at 1.8%. ReturnToWork SA has increased the...
by ABILITY GROUP | May 15, 2023 | Work Health & Safety
he case of No SWMS $450,000 Fine for ABILITY GROUP highlights the serious consequences of ignoring workplace safety compliance in Australia. Without Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), businesses risk worker safety, heavy financial penalties, and reputational damage....
by ABILITY GROUP | May 8, 2023 | Work Health & Safety
Work Health & Safety (WHS) terminology can be confusing & a particular phrase we get asked about is, what’s a PCBU? A PCBU (Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking) is any entity that performs work under WHS laws. It is important to note that a PCBU...
