At the February meeting of the SNG, the Manager of Workers Compensation Policy Unit provided an overview of recent legislative changes.
These include:
- the restricting of access to common law claims
- the amendment to the definition in relation to psychiatric or psychological injuries (employment must be ‘the major’ significant factor)
- the processes associated with the employer accessing the workers’ compensation claims history of prospective workers.
The attendees appreciated the opportunity to explore in detail some of the implications of these changes with the Manager.
The next SNG meeting is earmarked for May.
ABOUT THE SNG:
In 2005 QRMC founded the Safety Networking Group for senior safety professionals working in the greater Brisbane metropolitan area. QRMC continues to coordinate and arrange for speakers to present at quarterly meetings and discuss information on contemporary WHS issues. Group members also share information from their workplaces or industries, which other members frequently find interesting and useful.
More information on the Safety Networking Group can be found on our website. Senior safety professionals contemplating attending meetings in Brisbane can contact QRMC to express an interest.
