WorkCover hosts first injured workers forum

NSW Minister for Finance, Services and Property, Dominic Perrottet today attended an Injured Workers Forum in Sydney to hear directly from injured workers about their experiences with the workers compensation system.

Fraud sentences send a clear message

The Minister for Finance and Services Greg Pearce said today sentences handed down to two people for WorkCover fraud worth almost $35,000 send a clear message that this type of deceit will not be tolerated.

Workers compensation changes underway

The Minister for Finance and Services Greg Pearce today announced the Implementation Plan for the Government’s new Worker’s Compensation reforms.

New WorkCover benefits flow through

Substantially increased weekly benefits will be available from today for 940 men and women who have been seriously injured at work, Minister for Finance and Services Greg Pearce announced today.

Free legal support for workers compensation disputes

Minister for Finance and Services Greg Pearce today announced the establishment of a new legal assistance and review service offering a free, independent and quick process to resolve disputes between injured workers and insurers.