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NSW Premiums Increase by 8% Maximum
icare confirmed today that NSW workers' compensation premiums will increase by the maximum allowed. This represents an average of 8% as previously communicated. To curb premiums, manage injuries and claims tightly. icare announced NSW workers’ comp...
Modernising Victoria’s WorkCover Scheme
The key changes include new eligibility criteria for mental injury claims, an additional requirement for receiving weekly payments beyond 130 weeks as well as other changes. These revisions, introduced under the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and...
Forklift Safety
Forklift safety can be enhanced through collaboration between workers and businesses. Forklifts are widely used in workplaces across Australia, but they are also responsible for numerous deaths and injuries each year, leading to significant...
Modernising WA’s Workers Compensation Laws
The Workers Compensation and Injury Management Bill 2023 is a complete rewrite of the Western Australian workers compensation legislation. Modernising WA's Workers Compensation Laws via the new Act is the culmination of an extensive review and...