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Workers Compensation Premiums Rise
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...
No SWMS $450,000 Fine
AGL Macquarie Pty Limited was fined $450,000 for failing to have a Safe Work Method Statement after a transformer oil cooler exploded at Liddell Power Station, injuring two workers. The blast was caused by a long-standing leak mistakenly believed...
What’s a PCBU?
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...
Understanding Workers Compensation Insurance
Workers compensation insurance also protects employers from potential lawsuits related to workplace injuries amongst other aspects. Firstly, workers' compensation insurance is a no-fault system, meaning that employees do not need to prove that...