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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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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