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Clarification sought regarding the classification of bushfires as hazardous fires under the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023.
🟡 Medium · Question without notice14 May 2026 · 154 words
Bushfires alone are not classified as hazardous fires under the Workers Compensation and Injury Mana
Bushfires only qualify as hazardous fires if they spread to human-made structures/waste.
“The defined term "hazardous fire" is limited to the types of fires that have a known causal connection to one or more of the prescribed cancers in the act and regulations.”
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Members who spoke
Horstman, RobJarvis, Jackie
Topics
Workers CompensationBushfiresIndustrial RelationsHazardous Fires
Legislation Referenced
· 14 May 2026
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