Workers Compensation Insurance

In Western Australia (WA), employers are required to maintain an updated Workers Compensation insurance policy from an approved provider to safeguard their employees and business against workplace injuries or illnesses as per the & Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023.

Changes comes into effect from 1 July 2024.

WorkCover WA is the government agency responsible for regulating and administering the workers compensation scheme in Western Australia.

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Aviso WA Insurance Brokers have prepared a summary to help and advise clients on the key legislative changes to be implemented, such as:

Timeframes for Liability Decision and Provisional Payments.
Liability acceptance deemed within 120 days of receiving a worker’s claim by the insurer.
Enhanced compensation caps for medical and health expenses.
Revised settlement and common law claim procedures.
Implementation of a simplified scheme for Noise Induced Hearing Loss.
Launch of the Catastrophic Injury Support Scheme and Default Insurance Fund.
Mandatory Record keeping by employer for no less than seven (7) years.

Your Aviso WA Account Manager is available to address any enquiries you might have.

For further information, refer to WorkCover WA or seek guidance from a legal expert.

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