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2014 Budget: Workers Compensation
The Australian Government’s 2014–15 Budget introduced reforms that directly impacted the workers' compensation system. These changes aimed to strengthen fairness, reduce employer costs, and ensure the long?term sustainability of Workcover schemes...
Anti-Bullying Law Increasing Claims
Bullying remains a significant concern in Australia, affecting both schools and workplaces. Recent reviews and national strategies highlight a sharp increase in claims under anti-bullying laws, particularly in education settings. With new...
New Privacy Laws
Did you know that new Privacy Laws representing the most significant changes in 25 years came into effect recently? Do you know what this means for you or your clients business? Important changes to the Privacy Act 1988 commenced on the 12 March...
Privatisation of NSW Workers Compensation
For a while now there has been a raging debate of the benefits of public versus privatisation of NSW Workers Compensation. NSW Premier, Mr Barry O'Farrell, has driven dramatic changes to NSW workers compensation over the last 18 months with...