The Workers compensation market practice and premiums guidelines for the 2018/19 policy year have been revised following further consultation.
NSW workers compensation Statistical Bulletin 2015/16
New dispute resolution process for workers compensation
The NSW Government today announced plans to reform the workers compensation dispute resolution system following an extensive review.
Application for expansion of a specialised insurer licence – Guild Insurance Limited
Guild Insurance Limited (‘Guild’) has applied to the State Insurance Regulatory Authority to expand its Defined Industry to include ‘Preschools and Kindergartens’ and ‘Corporate Head Office Administration (functions limited to employers providing childcare, preschool and kindergarten services only)’.
Dust diseases contributions for 2018-19
SIRA has published the dust diseases contributions for 2018-2019.
Telematics trial to improve young driver behaviour
Up to 1,000 drivers under the age of 25 will be given the chance to participate in an innovative NSW Government trial with in-car technology aimed at reducing road casualties across the state.
Small fish in systemic fraud
SIRA is investigating and prosecuting systemic workers compensation fraud that dates back many years.
Company used as front for workers comp fraud
A company called MLT Resorts Pty Ltd was used as a front for asworkers compensation fraud.
Prosecution for fraudulent ladder injury
SIRA recently prosecuted Rick Torrisi, a 57-year-old male who pleaded guilty to workers compensation fraud amounting to $54,902.86.
Man found to be employer for workers compensation purposes
A local court magistrate has found a man who claimed he was not an employer for workers compensation purposes was indeed an employer as defined under the Workers Compensation Act 1987.