by ABILITY GROUP | Jan 12, 2026 | Breaking News, Claims, Consulting, Human Resources, Injured Worker, Injury Management, Premium, Workers Compensation
Regulators are intensifying efforts to crack down on workers’ compensation fraud as part of a broader push to protect the integrity of schemes. Fraudulent claims not only divert resources away from genuinely injured workers, but also drive up insurance premiums for businesses and place unnecessary strain on insurers. In NSW, SIRA has intensified its crackdown on insurance fraud in Workers Compensation and CTP schemes, warning fraudsters that cheating will not be tolerated. ABILITY GROUP highlights the importance of this campaign for employers and workers alike.
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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 ABILITY GROUP | Sep 10, 2024 | Claim costs, Claim management, Health & Wellbeing, Human Resources, Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
Pre-employment Functional Assessments offer a cost-effective way to evaluate if candidates can safely perform job tasks based on their physical and medical capacity.
by Marc Ring | Aug 21, 2023 | Human Resources, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
Businesses are faced with numerous different risks, yet anticipating and effectively managing their people risks is critical to building trust inside and outside of your business. With such risks posing major threats, effective risk management becomes a business imperative. What are the common risks Australian businesses should be aware of and address?
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by Marc Ring | Feb 6, 2023 | Human Resources
Managing people effectively is essential for a safe, productive, and respectful workplace. However, concerns often arise when In many cases, the challenge lies in distinguishing between legitimate performance management and workplace bullying. Understanding the difference is critical for employers, leaders, and workers and it plays a major role in maintaining compliance with workplace health and safety obligations.
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