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Media Alert: Panel of unions to appear at inquiry into NSW workers compensation reform

Unions NSW < 1 mins read

Media Alert: Panel of unions to appear at inquiry into NSW workers compensation reform

Unions and mental health advocates will unite to speak out against proposed changes to workers compensation laws in NSW, which would make it almost impossible to access timely help after suffering a psychological injury. 

The unions will hold a press conference out the back of NSW Parliament on Friday morning, after appearing at the inquiry into proposed changes to liability and entitlements for psychological injury in New South Wales.

If passed, the reform would raise the threshold required to claim compensation for psychological injury, and force struggling workers to go to court before getting access to mental health services and assistance. 

When: 11.15AM 

Where: Out the back of NSW Parliament 

Who: Unions New South Wales, the Australian Services Union, the Australian Workers Union, the Health Services Union, the New South Wales Teachers Federal, the Public Services Association and the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association and mental health group, Australians for Mental Health 

 

Media contact: Nick Lucchinelli: 0422 229 032 // Kathleen Ferguson: 0421 522 080

 

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