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Victorian Workers Compensation Changes 2014
From 1 July 2014, WorkCover laws in Victoria will become simpler with the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation (WIRC) Act 2013 becoming operational. Additionally there are changes in the 2014/15 Premiums Orders that will be gazetted in...
2014 Budget: What It Means For You
In the weeks leading up to yesterday’s 2014 federal budget the Australian media were filled with warnings of drastic measures and changes. So when Joe Hockey started his budget speech last night including “Our future depends on what we as a nation...
2014 Budget: Workers Compensation
In last night’s 2014 Australian federal budget, Treasurer Joe Hockey announced the retirement age is set to increase to 70 by 2035. Additionally a $10,000 incentive will be paid to businesses that employee workers over the age of 50. These...
Anti-Bullying Law Increasing Claims
We have previously covered the significant financial and people impacts psychological related workers compensation claims can have on a business. The new bullying laws create broader risks beyond workers compensation and management of employees by...