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 Marc Ring | Jul 14, 2025 | Injured Worker, Injury Management, Workers Compensation
As workers’ compensation premiums rise across Australia, many new clients come to us after consulting their trusted advisors, lawyers, accountants, brokers, or HR consultants. While these business partners may offer some assistance, in many cases, their support is limited to general guidance. Engaging specialist consultants offers clear benefits, especially in easing the financial and operational strain of workers’ compensation.
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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 Marc Ring | Feb 14, 2025 | Claims, Injured Worker, Workers Compensation
ABILITY GROUP is committed to helping our clients and partners understand the critical components of workers’ compensation. Now although workers compensation is a compulsory business insurance, the legislation varies in each of the Australian states and territories. A common core workers compensation medical document is a Certificate of Capacity. So what is a Certificate of Capacity and why are they important?
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