Silicosis is now listed as a permanent injury for workers compensation claims; it has a value of 100.

Levy changes for portable long service leave now trigger when the change takes effect; they no longer trigger when a determination is made.

The registrar chairs the government procurement council; the registrar is a non-voting member.

The commissioner chairs the labour hire licensing committee; the commissioner is a non-voting member.

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 employer.

Appointment periods for certain Work Health and Safety Act members exclude any time spent as an acting member.