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NSW Workers Compensation Cuts
The New South Wales (NSW) Government has introduced significant reforms to the workers' compensation scheme. Marketed as “modernisation” and “reform,” these changes aim to reduce costs and improve sustainability. However, they have sparked debate...
NSW Workers Compensation Changes 2014
On the 3rd of June, NSW WorkCover announced the latest changes designed to further improve the scheme, effective 30 June 2014. If a business has not had a similar % improvement in claims performance, then they will possibly face significant 2014/15...
Victorian Workers Compensation Changes 2014
From 1 July 2014, significant reforms reshaped the Victorian workers' compensation system. The Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation (WIRC) Act 2013 came into effect, simplifying Workcover laws and introducing new premium arrangements....
2014 Budget: What It Means for You
In the weeks leading up to yesterday’s 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 do...