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Welcome to Workplace Matters, your online resource for all things employment and safety.

On this page you will find our latest thinking in the form of alerts, publications, articles, opinions and podcasts. With our insights all in the one place, we aim to make it as easy as possible to find what you are looking for to support you in how you do business every day.

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10 July 2020 | Workplace COVID-19 regular wrap-up - 10 July 2020

This update looks at the surge in unfair dismissal claims as well as WHS obligations relating to mental health during a pandemic.
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15 June 2020 | $3m fine imposed on company for first industrial manslaughter prosecution in Queensland

The first conviction and sentence for a charge of industrial manslaughter was imposed in the Brisbane District Court on 11 June 2020.
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11 June 2020 | Work Health and Safety Amendment (Review) Bill 2020 (NSW) Update

The Work Health and Safety Amendment (Review) Bill 2020 (NSW) passed through the NSW Upper House on 4 June 2020 and introduces a raft of new amendments to existing legislation.
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29 May 2020 | Workplace COVID-19 regular wrap-up - 29 May 2020

This week saw a further change of emphasis, with the Prime Minister's announcement of the "JobMaker" scheme hoping to steer the nation out of the economic doldrums through the creation of jobs by reforming industrial relations laws and the skills and training sector.
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22 May 2020 | Workplace COVID-19 regular wrap-up

This update considers the question - can workers access paid personal, carer's and compassionate leave while stood down? We also look at recent developments from the Fair Work Commission.
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21 May 2020 | Amendment Bill passed extending the offence of industrial manslaughter to Queensland's resources sector

Significant changes for the Queensland resources industry, particularly in safety and health.
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15 May 2020 | Workplace COVID-19 weekly wrap-up

Updates include a four-step guide to assist employers to address safety considerations for returning to work as well as insights into issues being faced by the Fair Work Commission (FWC).
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1 May 2020 | Workplace COVID-19 weekly wrap-up 1 May 2020

The National Cabinet has agreed to a set of 10 COVID-19 Safe Workplace Principles to assist Australians returning to work plus Victoria announces COVID-targeted industry testing plans
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24 April 2020 | Workplace COVID-19 developments - Weekly wrap-up – 24 April 2020

Important changes to report this week including Victoria passing an 'Omnibus' Bill on 23 April making sweeping changes across environmental regulation, workers' compensation and the Courts.
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17 April 2020 | Workplace COVID-19 weekly wrap-up on 17 April

Employers are grappling with COVID-19 issues, but things seem to be settling down a little. This week's hot topic was the new JobKeeper eligibility rules.
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