by Marc Ring | Jul 30, 2024 | Workers Compensation
In November 2023, the Minns Government began reviewing icare to curb waste and salary costs. The insurer is now consulting unions on changes that could cut jobs and save $23 million annually. When announcing the icare review, Work Health and Safety Minister Sophie...
by ABILITY GROUP | Jun 28, 2024 | Claims, Return To Work, Workers Compensation
Managing stakeholders in a workplace injury claim can be complex, but each plays a vital role in the employee’s return to work. An Australian workers compensation claim has numerous key stakeholders. Each plays a critical role in supporting the injured worker with...
by Marc Ring | May 28, 2024 | Breaking News, Premium, Workers Compensation
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 premiums will...
by ABILITY GROUP | May 13, 2024 | Reforms, Workers Compensation
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 Compensation...
by Marc Ring | Apr 21, 2024 | Workers Compensation
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 consultation...
