SIRA has advised surgeons and relevant medical groups of planned changes to surgical fees in the NSW workers compensation scheme. The proposed change will bring surgical fees in workers compensation in line with AMA rates and fees paid in the CTP scheme, while still being among the highest of all Australian jurisdictions.

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 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.

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

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B.I.C. Services Pty Limited, (‘BIC’) has applied to the State Insurance Regulatory Authority for a self-insurer licence.

The NSW Government will deliver a new one-stop shop Personal Injury Commission (PIC) to simplify the dispute resolution system for injured road users and workers who make a compensation claim, following its approval today by NSW Parliament.

ThesMotor Accidents Compensation Regulation 2020 comes intoseffect froms1 September 2020sand appliessto claims made prior to 1 December 2017.

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.