… at work not mentioned in the preceding items Eligible firefighters diagnosed with 12 specific cancers outlined in … to remove the qualifying periods applicable to volunteer firefighters with prescribed cancers (Schedule 2A). This … disease. These provisions provide a separate mechanism for firefighters to access compensation under the Act. …
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… Australian workers’ compensation schemes recognise that firefighters have an increased risk of developing certain … that have enacted presumptive legislation for firefighters. It notes the categories of firefighters covered and the years of service required to …
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… 2021 A scheme to support Australian Defence Force firefighters who participated in fire training at Royal … out of recognition of the risks faced by Point Cook firefighters who were potentially exposed to a wide range of … 2021 A scheme to support Australian Defence Force firefighters who participated in fire training at Royal …
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… also include 4 additional presumptive cancers for firefighters pursuant to Regulation 5B: Asbestos related … also include 4 additional presumptive cancers for firefighters pursuant to Regulation 5B: Asbestos related …
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… incidents i.e. police officers, paramedics, firefighters, corrective service officers, authorised … incidents i.e. police officers, paramedics, firefighters, corrective service officers, authorised …
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… in preparation for the termination of weekly payments. Firefighters presumptive rights The Firefighters' Presumptive Rights Compensation and Fire … into effect in July 2019. It allows career and volunteer firefighters to access presumptive compensation for specified …
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… In particular, presumptive legislation for eligible ADF Firefighters and F-111 fuel tank maintenance workers … In particular, presumptive legislation for eligible ADF Firefighters and F-111 fuel tank maintenance workers …
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… workers to return to work. Presumptive legislation for firefighters and volunteers Presumptive legislation has been introduced to make it easier for firefighters and volunteer firefighters to claim workers’ compensation if they are …
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… forms of cancer developed by career and volunteer firefighters are work related for the purpose of the Act. The … of claiming workers’ compensation less cumbersome for firefighters and recognises that firefighters are at greater risk of developing certain types …
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… effective 31 January 2015 and deeming provisions for firefighters with prescribed diseases were introduced. 2016 … incidents (e.g. police officers, paramedics, firefighters) and eligible employees in certain first … effective 31 January 2015 and deeming provisions for firefighters with prescribed diseases were introduced. 2016 …