WorkSafe Victoria is looking to appoint a new Chief Executive, following the resignation of Greg Tweedly earlier this month after the Victorian Government announced it would strip $470 million over four years from its budget to bolster general revenue.

 

The government’s plans have met fierce resistance, both from the Australian Workers Union and from Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, which has embarked on a campaign to prevent the cuts.

 

Maurice Blackburn workplace law expert John Cain said the State Government’s plan is seriously flawed.


“It is a raid on employer WorkCover contributions, and could drive up premiums and threaten injured workers’ compensation entitlements. It’s unfair for all Victorians and needs to be stopped,” he said.