Thursday, 24 September 2026

 The PRESIDENT (11:38): I have received a message from the Legislative Assembly in respect of the Workplace Legislation Amendment (Accident Compensation and Other Matters) Bill 2026:

The Legislative Assembly informs the Legislative Council that, in relation to ‘A Bill for an Act to amend the Dangerous Goods Transport Act 2026 in relation to reckless endangerment offences, the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013, the Accident Compensation Act 1985, the Transport Accident Act 1986 in relation to supported accommodation and certain benefits for children, the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, the Limitation of Actions Act 1958 to remove a limitation period for certain actions and to make consequential and related amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Dangerous Goods) Act 2026 and for other purposes’ the amendments made by the Council have been agreed to.