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Gordon Rich-Phillips



The Hon Gordon Rich-Phillips MLC


Coalition slashes WorkCover premiums

Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Premier Ted Baillieu and Assistant Treasurer Gordon Rich-Phillips have announced that the Coalition Government will cut WorkCover premiums by three per cent from July 1 this year.

Motorcycle riders targeted in new TAC campaign

Thursday, 26 Apr 2012

The Victorian Coalition Government's attack on the road toll was boosted this morning with the launch of a new, hard-hitting TAC campaign targeting motorcycles and speed.

Proposed Commonwealth OH&S laws to hit Victorian businesses hard

Thursday, 12 Apr 2012

Victorian businesses would face additional costs of more than $3.4 billion over the next five years under the Commonwealth's proposed national occupational health and safety laws.

Regional footy fans sign up to slow down

Wednesday, 28 Mar 2012

Regional Victorian footy fans will have the chance to sign up and show their commitment to slowing down on the roads when the TAC Cup country carnival begins on Saturday.

Victoria calls for delay to national Occupational Health and Safety harmonisation

Wednesday, 28 Sep 2011

The Victorian Coalition Government has called on the Commonwealth to defer for 12 months the implementation of national occupational health and safety (OHS) harmonisation.

Important information missing in Commonwealth Regulation Impact Statement for National Occupational Health and Safety harmonisation

Wednesday, 14 Sep 2011

The Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) for the proposed National Occupational Health and Safety harmonisation released by the Federal Minister for Workplace Relations, Chris Evans, fails to include critical details on the impacts for Victoria.

Victoria home to Australia’s most advanced emergency training centre

Tuesday, 19 Jul 2011

Australia's most advanced emergency training centre has opened in Victoria, setting a new benchmark in modern safety training.

Clarity for business on return to work obligations

Tuesday, 18 Jan 2011

Clear, practical information designed to help employers and injured workers understand their return-to-work obligations has been released by the Victorian WorkCover Authority (VWA) for public comment.