by ABILITY GROUP | May 18, 2026 | Claims, Premium, Reforms, Workers Compensation
Workers' compensation remains one of the most challenging costs for NSW employers to control. Economic uncertainty, skills shortages, and rising regulatory expectations are stretching leadership teams, and Icare’s May 2026 premium update confirms these pressures are intensifying.
This update is not just about pricing. It shows how Icare is now applying premiums, rewards, and penalties in practice, and why many employers are facing increases well beyond expectations. Premium outcomes are now directly tied to how well safety, injury management, recovery, and return to work are handled.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Jan 12, 2026 | Claims, Workers Compensation
Regulators are stepping up efforts to combat workers’ compensation fraud to safeguard the integrity of insurance schemes. Fraudulent claims drain resources from genuinely injured workers, inflate business premiums, and burden insurers. ABILITY GROUP underscores the importance of this campaign for both employers and workers.
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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 | Aug 11, 2025 | Claims, Rehabilitation, Workers Compensation
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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by ABILITY GROUP | May 18, 2025 | Claim management, Claims, Injured Worker, Injury Management, Premium, Reforms, Workers Compensation
As summer approaches, it's time to review and renew your policies. June marks a critical period for policyholders, and we’re here to ensure your coverage continues seamlessly, whether you're renewing a business insurance plan, updating your health coverage, or reviewing your property protection.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Feb 17, 2025 | Claim management, Claims, Injury Management, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
Pre-existing conditions can have a significant impact workers' compensation claims. A pre-existing condition is any health issue that existed before a work-related injury or illness. These conditions can include chronic illnesses, previous injuries, mental health conditions, or degenerative diseases. So why are Pre-Existing Conditions important with workers compensation?
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