by ABILITY GROUP | Nov 24, 2025 | Breaking News, Claims, Consulting, Injured Worker, Our team, Reforms
NSW has finally enacted significant NSW Workers Compensation Reforms, the most notable in over a decade, with the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, which received Royal Assent on 24 November 2025. These reforms introduce tighter definitions and objective tests for psychological injuries, including bullying, excessive work demands, racial and sexual harassment, and establish a clear framework distinguishing between primary and secondary psychological injuries. The reforms also streamline Whole Person Impairment (WPI) assessments to a single principal assessment by an approved medical expert, replacing dual assessments.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Oct 20, 2025 | Breaking News, Injured Worker, Injury Management, Jobs, Our team, Workplace safety
Fresh insights from Safe Work Australia’s Key Work Health and Safety Statistics 2025 report reveal that just a third of jobs account for more than half of all serious injury claims across the country. This alarming trend underscores the need for targeted safety interventions, especially in high-risk sectors, and presents a crucial opportunity for organisations like ABILITY GROUP to continue to lead the way in helping businesses create safer workplaces.
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by Marc Ring | Jun 30, 2025 | Breaking News, Work Health & Safety
The Minns Government has announced significant NSW work health and safety (WHS) changes and investments aimed at enhancing workplace safety and compliance. These changes are emphasised by SafeWork NSW becoming an Independent Regulator, 51 new WHS inspectors (focus on NSW business compliance) and the launch of an Irreplaceable Safety campaign.
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by Marc Ring | Jun 30, 2025 | Breaking News, Bullying, Health & Wellbeing, Mental Health, Work Health & Safety
In a landmark move to strengthen workplace protections, the Minns Labor Government has passed sweeping reforms that will impact over four million workers across New South Wales. These changes, enacted through the Industrial Relations and Other Legislation Amendment (Workplace Protections) Act 2025, mark a significant shift toward safer, fairer, and more inclusive workplaces.
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by Marc Ring | Mar 19, 2025 | Breaking News, Reforms, Workers Compensation
The New South Wales (NSW) Government is implementing sweeping reforms to the Workers Compensation Scheme in 2025, aiming to modernise the system and address rising costs, especially in psychological injury claims. These changes are critical for employers, workers, and insurers alike, and ABILITY GROUP is here to help you navigate them.
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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. To curb premiums, manage injuries and claims tightly.
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