Reporting incidents to WorkSafe, and WorkSafe notices – what are they and what should you do if you receive one? One of WorkSafe’s primary objectives is ensuring compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) (WHS Act) by carrying out investigations and, where appropriate, taking enforcement action.
Both MOUs and formal contracts are common instruments within the local government sector in Western Australia. However, it is important that members are familiar with significant and often subtle differences between MOUs and contracts as the risks associated with getting it wrong can be costly.
The Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 commenced on 1 July 2024. It replaced the 1981 Act, with all provisions rewritten, worded in plain English and renumbered in accordance with modern drafting principles.
The high-profile defamation case involving Ben Roberts-Smith shows that defamation isn’t just a concern for high-profile figures, but also for those serving their communities in less public roles.
It’s vital for local government officers and elected members to be aware of what constitutes defamation to continue navigating their roles effectively.
The CrowdStrike global incident on 19 July brought into sharp focus for many organisations around the world our reliance on a small number of suppliers and the degree of cyber vulnerability. This event served as a wake-up call, emphasising the systemic nature of cyber risk.
Over the past few months LGIS has adopted the triaging approach to injury management and it’s already paying dividends – delivering improved outcomes for the injured worker and saving money for the Scheme and members.
1 July 2024 marked the adoption of the new Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act (WA) 2023, bringing with it an emphasis on workers and getting them back to work.
Welcome to the Winter edition of 2024! As we wrap up the financial year, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support. We’re pleased to share that we’ve had a complete renewal with an outstanding 100% retention of our membership.
A recent case involving the Shire of Denmark and a tourist turned on
whether pea gravel at the bottom of some stairs was an obvious risk and
what is the extent of a local government’s duty of care in relation to obvious risks.
LGIS, together with WorkCover WA and legal partners Mills Oakley and Moray & Agnew have delivered four sector specific information sessions on the new Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act (2023) WA.
