News and Legislative Updates

We provide regular updates to ensure you are kept up to date with the latest news, legislative and industry changes.

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News

• June 2013 - Workers Compensation made easier for NSW small busines
• June 2013 - Safe Work report sheds light on mental stress in the workplace
• June 2013 - Rates continue hardening in WA Workers Comp
• June 2013 - GIO client recognised for health and safely management system
• June 2013 - GIO continues to strengthen its workers compensation portfolio team
   
• May 2013 - NSW Workers Compensation Small Employer Reforms – what do they mean?

Legislative Updates

• July 2012 - NSW Workers Compensation Changes
• June 2012 - Northern Territory Legislative Amendments
• Aug 2011 - New Asbestos Levy to be Introduced in Tasmania

Archive

• April 2013 - Recognising excellence in workplace health and safety
• April 2013 - Budgie Bolt raises awareness of Aussies in need
• April 2013- ACT announces levy to fund workers comp costs
• April 2013 - Ageing workforce brings new challenges to workers compensation schemes 
• April 2013 - GIO continues to improve ‘return-to-work’ performance
• April 2013 - GIO rewards excellence in health and rehabilitation studies
• April 2013 - GIO strengthens national approach to workers compensation portfolio
• April 2013 - Queensland extends workers comp review
   
• Feb 2013 - Declare wages correctly to reduce premium
• Feb 2013 - Transitioning of existing claims
• Feb 2013 - World's fastest clash in the Summer Down Under
• Feb 2013 - Employers urged to consider heatwave safety
• Feb 2013 - Depression costing employers billions
• Feb 2013 - GIO execs to trek the Desert for Youngcare
   
• Jan 2013 - 6 rules for dealing with workplace accidents
   
• Dec 2012 - Christmas cheer can turn sour
• Dec 2012 - Competition would improve QLD scheme
• Dec 2012 - Reforms already producing benefits
• Dec 2012 - New forms, tools and resources
• Dec 2012 - South Australia passes new WHS Laws
• Dec 2012 - New Australian Strategy sets WHS direction
• Dec 2012 - GIO Sponsors Zero Harm Conference
• Dec 2012 - Review of seafarers’ scheme underway

• Oct 2012 -  Most workers satisfied with their work/life balance
• Oct 2012 - Mates in Construction win National Safety Award
• Oct 2012 - Business leaders missing benefits of disabled workforce
• Oct 2012 - Riding out a hard market
• Oct 2012 - Of working age

• Sep 2012 - Video on why employers need to be able to adapt to Australia's ageing workforce

• Aug 2012 – NSW WorkCover premiums unchanged following reforms
• Aug 2012 – Comcare review announced
• Aug 2012 – Parliamentary committee to review QLD scheme
• Aug 2012 – Further WA amendments provide clarification
• Aug 2012 – Shift and casual workers at risk
• Aug 2012 – Age caps excluding older workers says Human Rights Report
• Aug 2012 – Raising standards essential for personal injury management
• Aug 2012 – Record numbers enter NSCA awards
• Aug 2012 – First Aid training can save lives and reduce costs
• Aug 2012 – Gold Coast Titans win national wheelchair rugby title

• June 2012 - Parliamentary Inquiry into NSW Workers Compensation Scheme
• June 2012 - Lessons for NDIS in national claims model
• June 2012 - author Celebrate your safety heroes
• June 2012 - Fatigue creates impairments similar to alcohol
• June 2012 - Don’t miss out on wage reimbursements
• June 2012 - Free Language of WHS training opportunity
• June 2012 - From Downtown to Boomtown

• April 2012 - A fairer future for all Australians
• April 2012 - GIO supports rides for causes
• April 2012 - Learning the language of WHS
• April 2012 - OHS awards can increase market awareness
• April 2012 - OH&S Strategy Summit 2012 addresses workplace challenges
• April 2012 - Safety commitment can improve business results
• April 2012 - Work injuries cost billions
• April 2012 - WorkCover NSW launches Small Business Rebate Program
   

Important Information:
In NSW, Insurance is provided by GIO General Limited ABN 22 002 861 583 (GIO) as agent for the NSW WorkCover Scheme. In WA, ACT, TAS & NT, Workers Compensation Insurance is issued by GIO General Limited ABN 22 002 861 583 (GIO).