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MEDIA ALERT Inquiry into aspects of Australian workers’ compensation schemes Public Hearing — Brisbane Friday 22 November 2002 The House of Representatives Employment and Workplace Relations Committee is inquiring into Australian workers’ compensation schemes, with special regard to fraud, safety records, claims profiles and rehabilitation programs.

The Committee is continuing its national schedule of public hearings in Brisbane this Friday, 22 November 2002.
The hearing will examine a range of organisations and individuals providing different perspectives (employers, injured workers, insurers and service providers), including: LGA Group • The Queensland State Government • • Workers Medical Centre/QId Workers’ Health Centre • Workers Compensation Support Network PUBLIC HEARING WHEN: Friday 22 November2002, 9.3Oam— 12.l5pm WHERE: Conference Room, Level 36, Commonwealth Government Centre, Waterfront Place, I Eagle Street The full program, transcripts of evidence from hearings and submissions are available at the Committee’s website at: www.aph.qov.au/house/committee/ewr/wkc/index.
htm Background Occupational safety and workers compensation can impact on all of us.

What leads to good safety records across industries and within an industry?

How can we ensure appropriate outcomes for injured workers and their families in a system that is fair to all?

The Committee also want to know about the suitability, effectiveness and benefits of rehabilitation programs.
Contact details For comment: Mrs De-Anne Kelly, Chair, 07 4957 6411 For further information about the hearing: Cheryl Scarlett, Inquiry Secretary, 02 6277 4561 or 0421611182.
The Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment and Workplace Relations Chair Mrs De-Anne Kelly, MP Deputy Chair Hon Arch Bevis, MP Members Mr Peter Dutton, MP Ms Jill Hall, MP Mr Luke Hartsuyker, MP Mr Jim Lloyd, MP Ms Sophie Panopoulos, MP Mr Don Randall, MP Ms Maria Vamvakinou, MP Mr Kim Wilkie, MP Correspondence and inquires: Committee Secretary House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment and Workplace Relations Ri 106 Parliament House CANBERRA ACT 2600 (02) 6277 4162 Tel Mob 0421 611 182 Fax (02) 6277 4427 E-mail: ewr.reps(~aph.gov.au