Veterans receive compensation for abuse in the ADF

A group of military personnel and veterans could collectively receive millions of dollars in compensation for the abuses they suffered while serving in the Australian Defence Force. The Armed Forces Ombudsman is reviewing previous decisions on recommendations for the abuse redress program after a federal court filed a lawsuit against it.

Faster compensation for sick firefighters as Queensland expands cancer patient list

Firefighters in Queensland will soon be able to receive compensation if they contract a work-related cancer. However, the union is calling for more extensive legal regulations. The state government wants to pass laws that ensure faster access to compensation if a firefighter is diagnosed with one of 22 diseases considered occupational.

Perenti CEO Mark Norwell's compensation drops by $862,000 following security reform at Smith-Gander

A series of deaths and a related strike over salary increases prompted Perenti's board to cut the salaries of the company's top executives. The mining services provider announced that Chief Executive Officer Mark Norwell's salary for the 2024 fiscal year is $3.12 million, compared to $3.98 million in the previous 12 months.