[no bill text published] Removal of Employer Liability for Certain Worker Injuries
Legislation and Regulatory Review (Justice) Bill 2026
1st House
2nd House
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Employers are no longer liable to compensate workers for certain injuries under the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.
The Workers' (Occupational Diseases) Relief Fund Act 1954 and the Flammable Clothing Act 1973 are repealed.
Fire safety system definitions now include special fire hazard premises under the Building Regulations 2016.
Nomination payments for elections can be paid in cash or other approved methods.
The Administration and Probate Act 1935 no longer includes specific provisions for trusts for sale and general saving.
The definition of workers' compensation is narrowed under the Long Service Leave Act 1976.
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administrative tribunals building construction elections employment fire safety probate workers compensation workplace injury