Groundbreaking new rules will give the NSW Government the power to claw back excessive insurer profits from Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance and return the money to motorists through cheaper Green Slips.
PIAWE reforms start next month
A worker’s pre-injury average weekly earnings (PIAWE) will be easier to calculate and understand for workers injured on or after 21 October 2019, when reforms take effect.
Indexation of maximum fees and costs for legal and medico-legal services from 1 October 2019
The maximum costs for legal services and maximum fees for medico-legal services have been indexed in line with inflation for the period starting 1 October 2019.
Increasing transparency and accountability in the workers compensation scheme
The Hayne Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry, and the more recent APRA Capability Review, made a series of recommendations regarding transparency of regulatory action.
Claims management guide: a one-stop-shop for claims handling information
The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) has launched an online platform to help people understand how workers compensation claims should be handled.
Proposed changes to dispute resolution systems announced
The NSW Government has endorsed proposed reforms to simplify the dispute resolution system for injured road users and workers who make a compensation claim.
Injured road users and workers to benefit from dispute resolution changes
The NSW Government has endorsed reforms that simplify the dispute resolution system for injured road users and workers who make a compensation claim.
New hotline for employers
Employers now have a more direct line to our customer service team.
SIRA puts uninsured employers on notice
The State Insurance Regulatory Authority has issued more than 50 fines to employers that don’t have the right workers compensation insurance.
Insurers asked to strengthen focus on customer service for injured people
The State Insurance Regulatory Authority is raising the bar on customer service for people making a CTP or workers compensation claim.