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Warning as workers thrown off revamped compo scheme

The Victorian government has been accused of kicking workers off the state's revamped compensation scheme to raid it for profits.

WorkCover changes to pass after 'unimaginable' deal

WorkCover changes to pass after 'unimaginable' deal

WorkCover premiums for businesses will be frozen for a year under a deal to pass changes to the worker insurance scheme's eligibility and testing requirements.

Defence department facing $500,000 WorkCover lawsuit over injury from testing Hawkei vehicle

Defence department facing $500,000 WorkCover lawsuit over injury from testing Hawkei vehicle

$506,717 cost recovery claim in high court alleges failure to provide contractor with safe system of work

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Inquiry wants second inquiry into Vic workers comp laws

A Victorian parliamentary inquiry into contentious proposed changes to the state's worker compensation scheme has suggested experts hold their own inquiry.

No 'silver bullet' to fix ailing WorkCover scheme

The union movement has blasted Labor's planned changes to WorkCover as businesses plead for a cap on rising premiums at an inquiry into a controversial bill.

WorkCover reforms stall as parliament sets up inquiry

Victoria's upper house has voted to establish an inquiry into proposed legislative reforms to shake up the state's worker compensation scheme.

'Stubborn': Labor, Libs dig in on work compo reforms

The Victorian government and opposition are digging in on planned changes to the state's workers compensation scheme as parliament enters its last sitting week.

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Victorian premier suggests businesses could pay more if Coalition votes down WorkCover reforms

Victorian premier suggests businesses could pay more if Coalition votes down WorkCover reforms

The government may increase premiums paid by businesses if Labor’s WorkCover bill is defeated, Jacinta Allan says

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Warning work compo premiums could be hiked further

Warning work compo premiums could be hiked further

A planned overhaul of Victoria's broken workers compensation scheme hangs in the balance as the opposition demands a parliamentary inquiry into the changes.

Victoria to limit WorkCover compensation for some mental health injuries, sparking criticism

Victoria to limit WorkCover compensation for some mental health injuries, sparking criticism

Daniel Andrews announces changes to scheme that will see support cut for those suffering stress

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Businesses to pay higher premiums, mental health claims restricted in Victorian WorkCover overhaul

Businesses to pay higher premiums, mental health claims restricted in Victorian WorkCover overhaul

Businesses will be slugged with higher premiums and criteria around mental health claims tightened as the state government grapples with a "broken" WorkCover system.

Fears about WorkCover changes for bullying, harassment claims as Victorian government considers overhaul

Fears about WorkCover changes for bullying, harassment claims as Victorian government considers overhaul

Victims of certain mental health injuries may no longer be able to access support under proposed WorkCover changes designed to cut costs.

Victoria considering blocking bullying and harassment claims for workers’ compensation

Victoria considering blocking bullying and harassment claims for workers’ compensation

Government looking at limiting mental health claims to just PTSD cases after $1.1bn shortfall

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NSW SafeWork agency faces its first review

NSW SafeWork agency faces its first review

An agency created by the split of the NSW workers compensation scheme will be reviewed for the first time, as recommended by reviews of the other agencies.

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Vic offsets work cover costs with $300m

Victorian businesses won't be slugged with higher WorkCover premiums to offset increasing scheme costs, with the government tipping in another $300 million.

Volatile Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre failing to stop assaults, documents and staff reveal

Violent assaults at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre are occurring regularly, with documents revealing the institution is failing to stop repeat offenders, consecutive workplace injuries and brutal attacks on inmates.

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