The John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research (JWCRR)swas commissioned tosundertakesa rapid review of evidence relating to best practice diagnosis and treatment of noise-induced hearing loss. The review also looked at how compensation schemes might best measure the outcomes for ONIHL claims.

Comfort DelGro Corporation Australia Pty Ltd, (‘Comfort DelGro’) has applied to the State Insurance Regulatory Authority for a group self-insurer licence which will also cover the following wholly owned employing subsidiaries.

The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) is trialling a new financial assistance program for small businesses who support workers’ recovery at work after injury.

The John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research (JWCRR) completed a rapid review of recent studies to identify best practicesinsthe management ofschronicspain in a compensable population.

Provide your feedback on proposed advice for CTP insurers and health professionals on the role and expectations for health professionals who are supporting insurers to make decisions about earning capacity.

For 1 Octobers2020sindexationsof costs and fees,spleasesseesbelow updates:

This newsletter includes information on the following appointments to the Personal Injury Commission:

His Honour Judge Phillips, President of the Workers Compensation Commission, has handed down a decision that addresses the entitlement of workers after 260 weeks of weekly payments of compensation.

The State Insurance Regulatory Authority has released updated guidance on the approval of workplace rehabilitation service providers in NSW.

The Personal Injury Commission (PIC) legislation was passed by the NSW Parliament on 5 August 2020.ssIt was assented to on 11 August with an establishment date of 1 March 2021.