Queensland has implemented a nationally consistent NDIS worker screening system, strengthening its legislative framework for disability related worker screening.
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Posted in Disability Services
Author: Courtney Remington
New Mental Health Support Laws for Victorian Workers
Posted in Employment, OH&S
Victoria has introduced new laws providing workers who suffer a mental injury in the workplace better access to payments for treatment and support, while they await the outcome of their injury assessment claim. Follow the link below to ...
Read MoreNew National Recycling and Waste Reduction Laws
Posted in Organisation
Federal Parliament has introduced new laws enabling more effective management of the environmental and human health and safety impacts of Australia’s waste material.
Read MoreNew Online Portal for Food Premises Registration in Victoria
Posted in Local Councils
Victoria has introduced a new online portal for local councils to receive and record applications for registration and renewal of food premises.
Read MoreCoronavirus Declared a Notifiable Disease
Posted in Duty of Care
The Novel Coronavirus has now been declared as a notifiable condition in all States and Territories in Australia, placing notification requirements on doctors, nurses, hospitals and laboratories for suspected cases.
Read MoreNew Gender Equality Framework in VIC
Posted in Employment
Victoria has introduced a new framework requiring the public sector, councils and universities to promote gender equality and to take positive action towards achieving gender equality.
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