In Robertson v State of Queensland [2021] QCA 92, the Queensland Court of Appeal confirmed that a hospital did not owe an employee a duty to take reasonable steps to avoid a psychiatric injury during a performance management process.
Read MoreQueensland has implemented a nationally consistent NDIS worker screening system, strengthening its legislative framework for disability related worker screening.
Read MoreVictoria 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 MoreFederal Parliament has introduced new laws enabling more effective management of the environmental and human health and safety impacts of Australia’s waste material.
Read MoreVictoria has introduced a new online portal for local councils to receive and record applications for registration and renewal of food premises.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreVictoria 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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