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Impact of JobKeeper Payment on Workers Compensation System
The Australian Government’s JobKeeper scheme, introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, was designed to keep employees connected to their workplaces and support businesses facing financial hardship. While JobKeeper provided vital relief, it also...
COVID-19 & New National Work Safety Principles
The National Cabinet has determined that a national WHS guidance on COVID-19 will be developed through Safe Work Australia and is intended to support business to operate safely within the COVID-19 environment. The national Cabinet adopted COVID-19...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) & Workers Compensation
Under the Workers Compensation Act 1987 illnesses caused through a work environment may be considered a workers compensation claim. SIRA has therefore confirmed the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease related illnesses may be considered valid claims....
Coronavirus (COVID-19) & WHS
The COVID?19 pandemic has transformed the way businesses manage workplace health and safety. Employers, workers, and regulators must work together to ensure that workplaces remain safe, compliant, and resilient. For organisations like ABILITY...