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The wait is over: a glance at Western Australia's WHS Act

WHS Act The WHS Act is directed to requiring all persons (corporate or otherwise) involved in a work arrangement to do … See more

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Psychosocial risks to be covered by WHS Regulations

WebThe amendments to the Regulations dealing with psychosocial risks will impose a positive obligation on PBCUs to manage and guard against the risk of …

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Recent development in psychosocial risk regulation

WebRecent development in psychosocial risk regulation. Over the last three years, there has been a spotlight on ‘psychosocial risks’. As a result, we have seen a …

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The Evolving Workplace: Employment & Safety

WebRoland Hassall and Bill Kritharas discuss key employment and safety developments in 2020, from recent changes to work health and safety laws, industrial …

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The power to make lawful and reasonable directions in a …

WebAs Australia moves towards its COVID-19 vaccine roll out, a key area of concern for employers is whether they can give employees directions related to the …

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Proposed amendments to Victoria's OHS regulations …

WebIn an effort to better address workplace psychological hazards and injuries in Victoria, proposed amendments to Victoria’s Occupational Health and Safety …

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Queensland's new Code of Practice into psychosocial …

WebThe Queensland Government has introduced a new Code of Practice ( Code) under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, labelled Managing the risk of …

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Safety :: Sparke Helmore

WebSafety litigation is a large part of what we do, too. From managing claims and advising on litigation strategies, to conducting executive liability briefings. We also assist with …

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The Evolving Workplace: Employment & Safety

WebWelcome to the eighth instalment of The Evolving Workplace podcast series. In this episode Roland Hassall and Bill Kritharas reflect on significant workplace …

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Rossana Parmegiani :: Sparke Helmore

WebAbout Rossana. Rossana regularly advises and represents the public and private sector on work health and safety (WHS) issues, compliance and WorkCover prosecutions. Having …

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Queensland director imprisoned for reckless conduct in WHS

WebHe leads Sparke Helmore’s Workplace practice in Brisbane. Late last week, a Queensland company director, Gary Lavin, was convicted and sentenced to one year imprisonment …

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Marie Panuccio :: Sparke Helmore

WebMarie commenced her career as a solicitor at the NSW Crown Solicitor’s Office, acting for the State of NSW with respect to intentional tort and negligence claims against the NSW …

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Sparke Helmore announced as a finalist for Pro Bono Program of …

Web30-June-2023. Congratulations to the Pro Bono team for their outstanding efforts and dedication to pro bono in FY22. Through our dedicated Pro Bono practice, we strive to …

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Reforms to Victoria’s WorkCover Scheme will impact

WebMental health claims for burnout and stress will be ineligible for weekly compensation but continue to attract provisional payments for 13 weeks for medical treatment with …

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PIPA: the Gatekeeper to medical negligence claims in Queensland

WebThe Gatekeeper. For any personal injury claim based on a medical incident, section 9A (9) (d) of the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 (Qld) (PIPA) states that the claimant’s …

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Jehan Mata :: Sparke Helmore

WebJehan holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Biology) with a major in Psychology from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and completed her Bachelor of Laws in …

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Sam Jackson :: Sparke Helmore

WebSam loves sport in all forms. His biggest passions are the Richmond Tigers, Philadelphia 76ers and Liverpool FC. He enjoys travelling as often as he can and has a particular soft …

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Labour hire changes to OHS Act to commence 22 March 2022

WebImportant occupational health and safety changes impacting the Victorian labour hire industry commence tomorrow, 22 March 2022. [1] Under the changes, the …

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Luke Holland :: Sparke Helmore

WebBefore joining Sparke Helmore in 2006, Luke worked in the UK as an in-house lawyer and as a legal officer for the British Crown. He advised the two largest employers in the UK: …

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