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Declaring Wages Guide & Support
Businesses with Workers Compensation insurance must declare the amount of wages they actually paid within the policy year. Businesses must submit their Actual Wage Declaration at the end of their workers compensation insurance policy period. Your...
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. Businesses already facing higher costs will be required to manage workplace injuries,...
Modernising Victoria’s WorkCover Scheme
With ongoing pressure across all Australian jurisdictions, Victoria's WorkCover scheme has recently been updated under the Scheme Modernisation Act, effective from 31 March 2024. The key changes include new eligibility criteria for mental injury...
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...