The Government will introduce amendments to workers compensation legislation to reverse the onus of proof for NSW firefighters who are diagnosed with one of 12 prescribed cancers and meet the applicable minimum employment periods.
Indexation of maximum fees and costs for legal and medico-legal services from 1 October 2018
From 1 October 2018, the maximum costs for legal services and maximum fees for medico-legal services will be indexed each year in line with inflation.
Workers compensation dispute resolution reforms
The Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 has been introduced into Parliament. The proposed amendments seek to simplify and streamline the state’s workers compensation dispute resolution system.
New Principal Claims Assessor announced for NSW CTP
Indexed adjustments to workers compensation benefits from 1 October 2018
Insurers will apply indexed adjustments to workers compensation payments from 1 October 2018.
2018 Workers Compensation (Ambulance Services Fees) Order now available
Deadline for claiming CTP refunds extended to 30 June 2019
NSW vehicle owners will have more time to claim their CTP refund worth up to $120, with the NSW Government extending the deadline for claiming from 30 September 2018 to 30 June 2019.
Injured farmer made an award-winning recovery
The State Insurance Regulatory Authority has released a second video to show how people can benefit from recovering at work after injury.
CTP Green Slip scheme quarterly insights – June 2018 released
The latest Green Slip scheme quarterly insights report for the three months ended 30 June 2018 is now available.The report provides details of SIRA’s current initiatives, premiums, insurer market share, claims, dispute resolution and other aspects of the NSW CTP scheme.
Home building compensation (contribution) AIP guidelines now available
The HBC (contribution) AIP guidelines are now available on our website and on the NSW Legislation website, and take effect on 31 August 2018.