by Marc Ring | Apr 14, 2024 | Reforms, Workers Compensation
WorkSafe Victoria has implemented significant reforms to the WorkCover scheme under the Scheme Modernisation Act, effective from 31 March 2024. In response, these changes aim to balance sustainability with ongoing support for injured workers. Discover the key...
by ABILITY GROUP | Jan 14, 2019 | Claim management, Injured Worker, Injury Management, Reforms, Workers Compensation
Beginning 1 January 2019, the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) introduced reforms to the workers’ compensation dispute resolution process, aligning with the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Act 2018. These reforms were designed to streamline...
by ABILITY GROUP | Jan 10, 2019 | Reforms, Workers Compensation
Workers’ compensation is a cornerstone of workplace safety and employee well-being. In New South Wales, reforms introduced by the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) in 2019 under the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Act 2018 have reshaped the...
by Marc Ring | Feb 16, 2018 | Claim costs, Claim management, Claims, Reforms, Workers Compensation
The New South Wales (NSW) Claims Model has recently undergone significant changes, reshaping the way claims are managed and processed. At ABILITY GROUP, we understand that these updates can feel complex for both clients and injured workers. Our goal is to provide...
by Marc Ring | Mar 27, 2017 | Premium, Reforms, Workers Compensation
The New South Wales (NSW) Government has introduced significant reforms to the workers’ compensation system through iCare. These changes aim to strengthen financial sustainability, improve support for injured workers, and align compensation with modern workplace...
by Marc Ring | Mar 13, 2017 | Reforms, Workers Compensation
A NSW Parliamentary review of Workers Compensation Scheme has been released providing recommendations to improve the NSW scheme. The report revealed the scheme is $1.87B in surplus, claims have reduced materially (110,000 in 2011/12 to 60,000 in 2015/16). The...
