Tuesday, 11 August 2026

 Steve DIMOPOULOS (Oakleigh – Minister for WorkSafe and the TAC, Minister for Sport, Minister for Equality) (13:24): I move:

That I introduce a bill for an act to amend the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 in relation to guarantees and supported accommodation, the Accident Compensation Act 1985 in relation to supported accommodation, the Transport Accident Act 1986 in relation to supported accommodation, the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 in relation to the powers of representatives and coercive conduct and to make consequential amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Dangerous Goods) Act 2026 and for other purposes.

Motion agreed to.

 Cindy McLEISH (Eildon) (13:25): I request a brief explanation from the minister, please.

 Steve DIMOPOULOS (Oakleigh – Minister for WorkSafe and the TAC, Minister for Sport, Minister for Equality) (13:25): Always for the member for Eildon. The Workplace Legislation Amendment (Accident Compensation and Other Matters) Bill 2026 will continue to help improve Victoria’s workers compensation system by cutting red tape for employers who self-insure and strengthening OH&S in Victoria by making employee representative arrangements work better.

Read first time.

Ordered to be read second time tomorrow.