Sexual offence proceedings under the Work Health and Safety Act now include cases involving sexual assault or sexually offensive, intimidating or humiliating acts.

The term accused person now includes anyone suspected or alleged to have committed these sexual acts.

The term complainant now includes the person against whom the sexual assault or offensive act was committed.

Company directors can no longer claim against the DI fund unless they and their employer are both prescribed.

Employers must hold a self-insurer licence or a compulsory insurance policy.

Prescribed employers are exempt from compulsory insurance if they only employ prescribed workers.

The DI fund must pay compensation if an employer lacks a compulsory insurance policy or if the worker and employer are both prescribed.