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 for workers compensation claims; it has a value of 100.
The registrar is now the non-voting chair of the Government Procurement Act council.
The commissioner is now the non-voting chair 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; the registrar and employer can agree on a different period.
The appointment period for Work Health and Safety Act members excludes any time spent as an acting member.