by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 6, 2026 | Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
The commencement of Section 26A of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) on 1 July 2026 marks a significant shift in workplace safety compliance across New South Wales (NSW). Approved Codes of Practice no longer serve solely as guidance documents; they now...
by ABILITY GROUP | Jun 24, 2026 | Reforms, Workers Compensation
Over the past 12 months, New South Wales has introduced sweeping reforms across workers’ compensation, workplace protections, and dispute resolution. These changes mark a significant shift towards tighter legal thresholds, reshaping how both employees and...
by ABILITY GROUP | Jun 8, 2026 | Reforms, Workers Compensation
The NSW Government has announced sweeping reforms to the workers’ compensation scheme, designed to reduce costs, improve return-to-work outcomes, and tighten access to long-term benefits for psychological injury claims. For employers, these changes are expected to...
by ABILITY GROUP | Jun 1, 2026 | Injured Worker, Workers Compensation
The Victorian Government has announced additional support measures for injured workers and the businesses that employ them. These reforms strengthen the Workcover system, aiming to improve recovery outcomes, return to work processes, and compliance standards. For...
by ABILITY GROUP | May 18, 2026 | Premium, 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. IN May 2026 icare premium update confirms these pressures...
by ABILITY GROUP | Apr 20, 2026 | Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
Creating a safe and healthy working environment is not just good practice; it’s a legal and moral responsibility for Australian business owners and managers. Poor workplace facilities don’t just frustrate workers, they increase injuries, claims and SafeWork NSW...
