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Friday, 3 October 2008

The Hanks Report

Well, here it is! Just click on the link.

Injured workers need to know how they will be affected by this report

Its a big read but Please post your thoughts?

http://www.compensationreview.vic.gov.au/wps/wcm/resources/file/eb1e45497dc5560/Guide%20to%20the%20Hanks%20Report.pdf

http://www.compensationreview.vic.gov.au/wps/wcm/resources/file/eb1e43497d7d1e4/Accident%20Compensation%20Act%20Review%20-%20Hanks%20Report.pdf
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