Industry News, Information & Insights
Responding to Worker Injuries
An employer’s response to worker injuries plays a vital role in supporting recovery. Employers' efforts can either positively or negatively impact return-to-work outcomes, including the time it takes for your worker to recover. Workplace injuries...
Victorian Scheme Modernisation
WorkSafe Victoria has implemented significant reforms to the WorkCover scheme under the Scheme Modernisation Act, effective from 31 March 2024. In response, these changes aim to balance sustainability with ongoing support for injured workers....
NSW Industrial Manslaughter Update
Criminal liability in workplace fatalities has long been debated in NSW and across Australia. NSW industrial manslaughter laws hold businesses or individuals accountable for deaths caused by negligent or reckless workplace conduct. The NSW...
Importance of Early Notification
Based on discussions with clients, the importance of early notification is not as widely known as expected. With workplace injuries, early notification, contact and support typically result in better health and recovery outcomes. Workers are more...