by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 20, 2026 | Injury Management, Return To Work, Workers Compensation
Australia’s workers’ compensation system is often referred to as a single national framework, but in practice, it is made up of separate schemes operating across each state and territory. While the core principles remain similar, the differences between...
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 | 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 | Nov 26, 2025 | Injury Management, Premium, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
With holiday celebrations around the corner, it’s smart for businesses to take proactive steps to avoid turning a festive gathering into a workplace incident and potential legal headache. It’s important for businesses to take precautions before work Christmas parties,...
by ABILITY GROUP | Nov 24, 2025 | Breaking News, Claims, Consulting, Injured Worker, Our team, Reforms
NSW has finally enacted significant NSW Workers Compensation Reforms, the most notable in over a decade, with the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, which received Royal Assent on 24 November 2025. These reforms introduce tighter definitions and...