by ABILITY GROUP | Feb 6, 2026 | Breaking News, Claims, Consulting, Health & Wellbeing, Injured Worker, Reforms, Workers Compensation
NSW has entered a defining new era in workers’ compensation with the passage of the Workers Compensation Reform and Modernisation legislation, ushering in the most significant changes to psychological injury claims in more than a decade. As psychological injuries continue to rise and place mounting pressure on the scheme, the government have acted to create clearer definitions, streamline assessments, and improve the pathway to recovery for affected workers.
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by ABILITY GROUP | Jan 12, 2026 | Breaking News, Claims, Consulting, Human Resources, Injured Worker, Injury Management, Premium, 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 | 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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