NRS-20392 | Submissions and proceedings [Commission of Inquiry into Workers Compensation Common Law Matters]

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This series is the submissions and proceedings for the Commission of Inquiry into Workers Compensation Common Law Matters.

The records were created for the Commission that began in June 2001 and closed in August 2001. The objectives of the Commission of Inquiry into Workers Compensation Common Law Matters included a review of proposed changes to injury management, the introduction of efficiencies in processing compensation claims and streamlining the dispute resolution process. During the course of the Inquiry, 51 written submissions were received from organisation as diverse as The Australian Psychological Society, The Aust Law Group of law firms, and SIMS Metal Ltd and 12 presentations were heard.

The files typically hold submissions to the Inquiry, establishment of the Inquiry, meetings of committees, transcripts of proceedings and case studies.The records largely comprise of A4 papers or bound documents inside covers which use a hierarchical titling structure by function and activity, followed by the name of the individual and organisation. The numbering system uses an annual single number.

There are floppy disks for items 2002/032428 (dated 13/07/2001 - 31/07/2001) and 2002/032487 (dated 30/07/2001). They are 3.5-inch disks, IBM, HD (high-density) 1.44MB.