Workers’ Compensation costs arise from both injuries and fatalities. Over the years, the number of fatalities in the workplace has mostly declined. According to Safe Work Australia, a total of 183 workers died in 2019 compared to 150 in 2020. However, injuries and fatalities that took place in the following industries have increased: Construction Public […]
Due to the effects of COVID-19, the McGowan Government proposed the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Amendment Bill 2020 in June this year. It is also called the “COVID-19 Response Act.” This blog post is a brief summary of the critical changes to this Act, particularly its proposed changes to the Workers’ Compensation and Injury […]