WIRC Amendment Bill 2025

WIRC Amendment Bill 2025

The Victorian Government has recently completed the second reading of the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation (WIRC) Amendment Bill 2025. These amendments received royal assent on 5 August 2025, with specific changes related to return-to-work coordinator obligations will come into effect on a date to be proclaimed.

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Injury Prevention & Early Intervention

Injury Prevention & Early Intervention

In today’s fast-paced work environments, preventing injuries isn’t just a safety obligation, it can be a strategic or competitive advantage. At ABILITY GROUP, we believe proactive injury prevention and early intervention are key to building resilient teams, reducing downtime, costs and supporting long-term wellbeing. Understanding how to identify risks early and respond effectively can transform workplace culture.

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Why Workers Compensation Premiums Increase

Why Workers Compensation Premiums Increase

Each Australian States & Territory have different workers’ compensation legislation & consequently, the method (or formula) used to calculate a workers’ compensation premium. Workers’ compensation insurance premiums are typically based on the business industry, annual wages & a range of other factors that could include claims frequency/costs, underwriting decisions, and various adjustments. The reason why a workers’ compensation premium increases, therefore, depends on a variety of factors.

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