Queensland has implemented a nationally consistent NDIS worker screening system, strengthening its legislative framework for disability related worker screening.
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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 MoreLaw Compliance Report – February 2021
Posted in Publications - Law Compliance Report
In this issue of the Law Compliance Report we discuss recent legislative changes occurring throughout Australia and we also set out some of the Bills that we are currently tracking.
Read MoreNew Worker Screening Scheme in Victoria
Posted in Disability Services, Employment
Victoria has introduced a new scheme for the provision of Working with Children and NDIS clearances.
Read MoreNew Child Transport Requirements for NSW Education and Care Services
Posted in Education
NSW has introduced new Regulations relating to the transportation of children for education and care service providers.
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 MoreNew Work Health and Safety Laws in WA
Posted in OH&S
WA has passed new legislation to modernise its work health and safety laws, including introducing new serious industrial manslaughter offences.
Read MoreNew Governance and Integrity Regulations for Victorian Councils
Posted in Governance
Victoria has introduced new Regulations under the Local Government Act relating to councillor induction training, personal interest returns and standards of conduct.
Read MoreNew Fundraising Laws for Victorian Charities
Posted in Organisation
Victoria has amended the Fundraising Act so that ACNC registered organisations are no longer required to register as a fundraiser with Consumer Affairs Victoria.
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