Workcover
Will workers’ compensation be slashed to save employer costs?
The details are being closely guarded, but the O’Farrell Government has signalled a drastic “reform” of the Workers Compensation system. Despite the fact that entitlements for injured NSW workers are already lower than in other […] Read More »
Cost cutting O’Farrell sets his sights on WorkCover
An audit of the NSW WorkCover scheme has just been completed, and with a $4 billion deficit predicted by the end of the year, Barry O’Farrell says the system is in dire need of reform. […] Read More »
Air quality and safety concerns at Weston Milling
RTBU members have raised their concern about safety procedures and poor air quality at the unloading site within Weston Milling at Enfield. A number of representatives from Weston Milling, both RTBU members and officials with Pacific […] Read More »
Potential exposure to contaminants in tunnels
The RTBU is working with rail operators to ensure train crews are adequately protected from potential exposure to dangerous contaminants, including diesel fumes in the case a train breaks down in a tunnel. Crew is […] Read More »



