On October 8, around 500 workplace delegates and occupational health and safety representatives attended a meeting called by the Victorian Trades Hall Council (VTHC). The meeting was called in response to a list of changes to the current WorkCover legislation recommended by Peter Hanks QC, commissioned last year to conduct an inquiry into the 1985 Workers Compensation Act. The government of then-premier Jeff Kennett made a number of changes to Victoria’s Accident Compensation Act, greatly reducing injured workers’ access to compensation and decreasing their entitlements. It was not until 2006 that the state Labor government declared it would “review the Accident Compensation Act 1985 to ensure workers receive the assistance, support and benefits they deserve”. Now, after nine years of promises, Hanks’ final report seeks to...
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