Classification of Silicosis as a Permanent Injury
Workplace Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
Assembly
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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.
Topics
employment rights labour hire long service leave occupational health silicosis workers compensation workplace safety