Classification of Silicosis as a Permanent Injury

Workplace Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

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Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

Silicosis is now listed as a permanent injury with a value of 100 for workers compensation.
The registrar becomes the chair and a non-voting member of the Government Procurement Act council.
The commissioner becomes the chair and a non-voting member of the Labour Hire Licensing Act committee.
A quarter for portable long service leave is defined as three months starting on 1 January, 1 April, 1 July or 1 October; it can also be a period agreed between the registrar and the employer.
Terms of appointment for Work Health and Safety members no longer include time spent as an acting member.

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