A Bill restoring HSR and entry powers passed Queensland Parliament last night, but a clause imposing additional injury-notification requirements on employers was defeated.
Queensland has overhauled its safety and workers' comp agencies for the second time in a year, and committed to implementing its proposed WHS amendments within the next 12 months.
WHS permit holders in Queensland will soon be able to enter work sites without giving 24 hours' notice.
The final quarter of 2014 was a busy three months for workplace health and safety and workers' compensation, with major legislative changes and other developments in all jurisdictions. What did you miss?
New safety laws have taken effect in most jurisdictions this month, while some planned regulations have been scrapped.
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