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Research

Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion.

The Commission has a statutory mandate to conduct a program of research to support its inquiries, annual reporting and other responsibilities, including promoting community awareness and understanding of various productivity and regulatory issues.

Workers Compensation Support Network # + (PDF - 127k)

Submission 19 for National Workers' Compensation And Occupational Health And Safety Frameworks View full list


For example. • Internal reviews have not worked well under freedom of information, where the. ... The worker then requested an internal review by the employer who also refused.

Date received: 29 May 2003

Australian Rehabilitation Providers Association (PDF - 77k)

Submission IR228 for National Workers' Compensation And Occupational Health And Safety Frameworks View full list


Thirdly, worker and employer perceptions and confidence in providers can be difficult to maintain, even when the provider is completely independent. ... We also have the advantage of having seen varieties of pricing models in related environments such as

Date received: 27 Jan 2004

Australian Industry Group (PDF - 132k)

Submission 104 for National Workers' Compensation And Occupational Health And Safety Frameworks View full list


The recent. House of Representatives Standing Committee report: Back on the Job: Report on the inquiry into. ... Further if. they are judged by an independent party such as an Injury Management Consultant or.

Date received: 20 Jun 2003

Queensland Government (PDF - 123k)

Submission 154 for National Workers' Compensation And Occupational Health And Safety Frameworks View full list


Q-COMP also provides support for the Medical Assessment Tribunals, conducts independent reviews of decisions relating to workers’statutory claims and employer premiums, maintains the scheme wide data base and monitors ... Queensland Government

Date received: 15 Aug 2003

Professor Michael Quinlan (PDF - 382k)

Submission 93 for National Workers' Compensation And Occupational Health And Safety Frameworks View full list


This review sought to identify all studies that measured OHS amongst contingent workers or the effects of job insecurity on worker health and wellbeing. ... In sum, the updated review served to reinforce the results of earlier reviews.

Date received: 19 Jun 2003

Institute of Actuaries (PDF - 123k)

Submission 88 for National Workers' Compensation And Occupational Health And Safety Frameworks View full list


The IAAust believes the Commission’s Inquiry would benefit from independent actuarial costings. ... This effect is strongest where job satisfaction is low, in unattractive, low-paid jobs, and can be exacerbated if there is a fixed minimum weekly benefit

Date received: 18 Jun 2003

Australian Psychological Society # (PDF - 260k)

Submission 38 for National Workers' Compensation And Occupational Health And Safety Frameworks View full list


3 Review of Workers’Compensation and Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare System in South Australia chaired by Mr Stanley. ... assessing workplace impacts of psychological and psychiatric impairment and disability, and knowledgeable about

Date received: 9 Jun 2003

Green Triangle Injured Persons Support Group Inc (PDF - 126k)

Submission 21 for National Workers' Compensation And Occupational Health And Safety Frameworks View full list


Network, and provide, information and support for groups, outside our own, that have the same interests. • ... Both of these reviews were supposed to ensure commonality between the Commonwealth and all states.

Date received: 3 Jun 2003

Self-Insurers Association of Victoria # (PDF - 545k)

Submission 163 for National Workers' Compensation And Occupational Health And Safety Frameworks View full list


manner and while commitments have been made to include a full review of. ... The driving force for these reviews has been the size of the contribution fee,.

Date received: 25 Aug 2003

Peak Conditioning Pty Ltd (PDF - 200k)

Submission 142 for National Workers' Compensation And Occupational Health And Safety Frameworks View full list


They are sent along with the injured worker to their doctor’s reviews. ... Peak Conditioning Pty Ltd © Page 13 of 49. 3. Review of Scientific Literature.

Date received: 2 Apr 2003