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Injury and claims

Victorian WorkCover Authority
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Information for injured workers about how to make a compensation claim and return to work, and information for employers about the claims process.

Published:
2017

Laws and regulations

Victorian WorkCover Authority
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Information about the laws and regulations that set out the responsibilities of employers and workers to maintain safety in the workplace.

Published:
2017

Requesting conciliation

Accident Compensation Conciliation Service
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Information about how to request the conciliation of a workers’ compensation dispute through the Accident Compensation Conciliation Service, what happens during it and possible outcomes.

Published:
2015

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WorkSafe Victoria: (03) 9641 1444 or 1800 136 089 (toll free)

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This page was last updated on February 14, 2017

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