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New Arbitration Service to Assist Victorian Injured Workers

On September 1, the Workplace Injury Commission will replace the Accident Compensation Conciliation Service as the new arbitration service. The changes introduce the Victorian Ombudsman’s recommendation to create a new dispute resolution procedure that allows for quick, affordable, and conclusive rulings on claim merits. Important takeaway: The new arbitration service established by the Andrews Labor Government will: The Workplace Injury […]

In the wake of a fatal COVID-19 epidemic, an aged care provider was charged.

The workplace safety authorities cited a Melbourne aged-care facility following the Covid outbreak. WorkSafe Victoria alleges Heritage Care of failing to professionally train staff at its Epping Gardens residence during the 2020 pandemic. In response to a deadly Covid-19 outbreak at one of its facilities, the aged-care provider Heritage Care has been charged with violations of occupational health and safety. […]