Act 1985. He visited the Trades Hall today (23/4) with some members of his VWA
secretariat staff to brief unions and answer questions.
The VTHC is a key member of the Stakeholders Reference Group (SRG) that
is assisting Peter Hanks during the review process. The VTHC has also
prepared a substantial submission to the Inquiry. This has been prepared by a
dedicated sub-committee of the VTHC Executive Council, set up when the Inquiry
was announced in December last year.
The preparation of the submission has been particularly co-ordinated by
Acting VTHC WorkCover Committee Convenor, Geoff Lewin (SPSF) and
WorkCover Committee member Gwynneth Evans (AMIEU).
The scope of the review is focusing on:
Provision of a fair and effective benefit and premium regime, having regard
to workers’ compensation schemes in other jurisdictions. Fundamental need
to protect the operational and financial viability of the scheme. Identifying
and resolving anomalies in the Act and in the operation of the scheme.
Improving employer and employee understanding of the Act. Reducing
regulatory and administrative burden on employers. Improving the usability
of the legislation through the removal of inoperative, irrelevant or
superfluous provisions .
The VTHC submission is arguing amongst many other things, strongly for
improvements in injured workers benefits and stronger return to work and
rehabilitation provisions.
The final report to government is expected by July 2008.
23 APRIL 2008 By BRIAN BOYD, VTHC SECRETARY
PHOTO: Peter Hanks QC addresses a meeting of VTHC affiliates at Trades Hall
on the Accident Compensation Act Review (23/4/08).
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