by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 13, 2026 | Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
A recent prosecution by WorkSafe Victoria has delivered one of the strongest workplace safety messages Australian businesses have seen in recent years. A Victorian bakery has been fined a record $3.4 million under workplace manslaughter legislation following a fatal...
by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 6, 2026 | Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
The commencement of Section 26A of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) on 1 July 2026 marks a significant shift in workplace safety compliance across New South Wales (NSW). Approved Codes of Practice no longer serve solely as guidance documents; they now...
by ABILITY GROUP | Jun 24, 2026 | Reforms, Workers Compensation
Over the past 12 months, New South Wales has introduced sweeping reforms across workers’ compensation, workplace protections, and dispute resolution. These changes mark a significant shift towards tighter legal thresholds, reshaping how both employees and...
by ABILITY GROUP | Jun 8, 2026 | Reforms, Workers Compensation
The NSW Government has announced sweeping reforms to the workers’ compensation scheme, designed to reduce costs, improve return-to-work outcomes, and tighten access to long-term benefits for psychological injury claims. For employers, these changes are expected to...
by ABILITY GROUP | Jun 1, 2026 | Injured Worker, Workers Compensation
The Victorian Government has announced additional support measures for injured workers and the businesses that employ them. These reforms strengthen the Workcover system, aiming to improve recovery outcomes, return to work processes, and compliance standards. For...
