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$822,000 A Wake-Up Call
A recent costly reminder for NSW employers where the Sydney Morning Herald has sent shockwaves through the business community after an employer was left facing an $822,000 workers compensation liability. Not because of a safety breach, but due to a…
NSW Return to Work Roadmap 2026-28
The landscape of workplace injury management in New South Wales is undergoing a significant transformation. For years, return to work (RTW) outcomes have been trending downward, creating challenges not only for injured workers but also for…
The Psychological Injury Claims Rise
Recent data shows a sharp increase in claims related to mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic stress. In the UK, psychological injury claims (excluding whiplash) rose by 34.6% year-on-year, while whiplash claims…
Workers’ Comp Crisis Highlights ABILITY GROUP’s Role
The latest icare annual report reveals a chilling reality: New South Wales’ workers’ compensation scheme is facing a $3.2B underwriting loss, representing a significant deterioration from the prior year’s $2.81B loss. Driving this result is a 20%…