by Marc Ring | Mar 19, 2025 | Breaking News, Reforms, Workers Compensation
In July 2024, ABILITY GROUP Owners met with the Honorable Minister Sohie Cotsis. In advocating for clients, we identified the key workers compensation issues faced by NSW businesses & urgent need for NSW workers compensation reforms. During our meeting, we stressed the necessity of making changes to address the escalating frequency & severity (cost) of psychological claims. We are therefore pleased the NSW government has unveiled its intention to make groundbreaking reforms to address the escalating prevalence of workplace psychological injuries, marking a pivotal shift in how mental health challenges in the workplace are to be tackled.
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by Marc Ring | May 28, 2024 | Breaking News, Premium, Workers Compensation
icare confirmed today that NSW workers compensation premiums will increase by the maximum allowed. This represents an average of 8% as previously communicated. Businesses already facing higher costs will be required to manage workplace injuries, workers compensation claims and related matters much more closely or face significantly higher premiums in subsequent years.
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by Marc Ring | Aug 4, 2020 | Breaking News, Workers Compensation
Late last night (Monday 4th August 2020) following a sensational upper house NSW Parliamentary Inquiry, icare CEO John Nagle has resigned and has had his bonus stripped.
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by Marc Ring | May 15, 2020 | Breaking News, Claim costs, Claim management, Claims, Injured Worker, Injury Management, Workers Compensation
[Must Read] COVID-19 NSW Workers Compensation loophole closed for nurses, paramedics & other essential workers including Health, Education, Hospitality, Entertainment, Construction & Retail.
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