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Defence public servants lodge record psych claims

Civilian staff at the Department of Defence have lodged a record number of workers' compensation claims, with over half linked to psychological stress. Read the full analysis of the APS mental health crisis.

5 Steps After a Workplace Injury

Suffered an injury at work? Follow this essential guide to protect your rights and secure workplace compensation in Australia. Know your legal steps now.

Govt targets $7.9bn workers' comp cost surge

The Albanese government is investigating a surge in psychological injury claims among public servants, driving a workers' compensation bill to $7.9bn this year. Read the full analysis.

Qantas pays $40m to sacked ground staff after court ruling

More than 1800 Qantas workers will receive part of a $40 million payout after a Federal Court found their pandemic sacking was illegal. Justice Michael Lee ordered the payment, marking the end of a five-year legal battle.

Four dead in Muckatah minibus crash

Four people have died after a minibus crashed near Cobram in Victoria. The victims were overseas workers living in Greater Shepparton. Police are investigating.

Wollongong skydive strike halts tourist jumps

Skydive Australia instructors in Wollongong have walked off the job over a bitter pay dispute, grounding holiday plans. The union warns of massive pay cuts under a new 'piece rate' deal.

SA Ambulance Workers Vote to Accept New Pay Deal

South Australian ambulance workers have voted to accept a new pay and conditions deal, ending a long dispute. The agreement includes significant wage increases and improved allowances. Read the full details here.

Canberra Abuse Victims Can Now Sue Schools Again

Former Canberra students allegedly sexually abused at Daramalan College and St Matthew's Primary can pursue new compensation after court sets aside old settlements. #Justice #Canberra

Tech System Could Deliver More ACT Housing

A new digital platform, PRADS, is proposed to link developer tax concessions with affordable rentals for Canberra's essential workers, ensuring long-term housing compliance and supply.

BlueScope death sparks union safety warning

A 24-year-old contractor was killed at BlueScope's Port Kembla steelworks, sparking union safety warnings and highlighting worker compensation battles in NSW.

BHP pays $100k for unlawful Christmas work orders

BHP must compensate 85 coal miners after Federal Court rules they were unlawfully required to work Christmas and Boxing Day without reasonable refusal rights. Landmark decision sets precedent for public holiday work rights.

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