Thomas Foods International Consolidated Pty Ltd has applied to the State Insurance Regulatory Authority for a group self-insurer licence. Read More

Homeowners concerned about the progress of their building project are advised to contact the builder directly or may seek assistance from NSW Fair Trading. Read More

The indexation of the weekly statutory benefits payable to an injured person in a motor accident for 1 April 2022 has been completed. Read More

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Enquiries into the operations of Privium Group in NSW are currently being carried out by NSW Fair Trading. The priority is to support any impacted consumers. Fair Trading encourages any consumer who has outstanding work or funding with Privium to contact Fair Trading. Read More

Endeavour GroupsLimitedshas applied to the State Insurance Regulatory Authority for asgroupsself-insurer licence. Read More

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Gordian RunOff Limited (Gordian) (ABN 11 052 179 647) has applied to the State Insurance Regulatory Authority for a specialised insurer licence. Read More

Hays Specialist Recruitment (Australia) Pty Limitedshas applied to the State Insurance Regulatory Authority for assinglesself-insurer licence. Read More

Thesworkers compensation guidelines for the approval of treating allied health practitioners have been updated, following a review. The guidelines apply to accredited exercise physiologists, chiropractors, counsellors, osteopaths, physiotherapists and psychologists. Read More

Food Investments Pty Ltd (George Weston Foods) has applied to the State Insurance Regulatory Authority for a group self-insurer licence which will also cover the following wholly owned employing subsidiaries: Read More

The NSW Government has today commenced consultation on potential personal injury insurance arrangements for food delivery riders injured or killed at work. Read More

The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) is conducting a repeat survey with selected claimants to better understand the customer experience and recovery of people who have made either a workers compensation or compulsory third party (CTP) insurance claim. Read More

The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) is conducting a survey to better understand the customer experience and recovery of people claiming workers compensation and compulsory third party (CTP) insurance. Read More

Weekly statutory benefits payable under thesMotor Accident Injuries Act 2017 must be indexed on 1 April each year. Read More

The newsPersonal Injury Commission and Independent ReviewsOfficescommencesoperationssfroms1 March 2021. This will change the way workers compensation and CTP claim disputessand complaints about insurers aresmanaged. Read More

The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) is conducting qualitative research with selected claimants to better understand the customer experience and recovery of people who have made either a workersscompensation or compulsory third party (CTP) insurance claim. Read More

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. Read More

The newsClaims Assessment and Medical Assessment Guidelinessapplicable to the 1999 Compulsory Third Partys(CTP)sScheme havesbeen publishedsonsthe SIRA website and NSW Government Gazette: Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

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

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. Read More

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

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. Read More

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

For 1 Octobers2020sindexationsof costs and fees,spleasesseesbelow updates: Read More

The John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research (JWCRR) completed a rapid review of recent studies to identify best practicesinsthe management ofschronicspain in a compensable population. Read More

Guild Insurance Limited (‘Guild’) has applied to the State Insurance Regulatory Authority to expand its Defined Industry to include the early learning sector. Read More

The NSW Government has introduced a Bill to establish a one-stop shop Personal Injury Commission (PIC), to simplify the dispute resolution system for injured road users and workers who make a compensation claim. Read More

Injured workers will be eligible for two new benefits that provide further support for them to return to work. Read More

The Licensing framework for specialised insurers requires SIRA to provide notification on its website when an application to renew an existing licence is received. Read More

Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Victor Dominello today announced further changes to the state’s workers compensation regulations, which boosts benefits for injured workers to assist in their recovery and return to work. Read More

The inaugural Board of the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) has been appointed by NSW Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Victor Dominello. Read More

The NSW State Regulatory Insurance Authority (SIRA) has released an Issues Paper for public comment as part of a review into workers compensation self-insurance licensing arrangements in NSW. Read More

The NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority has announced changes to workers compensation that will benefit thousands of injured workers who need to make a further claim for lump sum compensation for permanent impairment. Read More

The NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) today opened public consultation for proposed changes to better support the state’s injured workers to return to work. Read More

Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Victor Dominello today opened a public consultation to help inform the NSW Government’s position on the regulation of legal costs related to work capacity decision reviews for injured workers. Read More

The NSW Government will make a new regulation to enable injured workers in NSW, who made a claim for lump sum compensation before 19 June 2012, to make one further claim if their condition significantly deteriorates. Read More

Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Victor Dominello today announced that several reforms for injured workers would commence from 16 October. Read More

Minister for Finance, Services and Property Dominic Perrottet and Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Victor Dominello today announced the State Insurance and Care Governance Act 2015 comes into effect on 1 September 2015. Read More

NSW Minister for Finance, Services and Property, Dominic Perrottet today announced a new $1 million partnership with the Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) that will see Paralympians mentoring young people seriously injured at work or on the road. Read More

WorkCover NSW CEO Vivek Bhatia today announced the finalists in a new industry awards program that recognises superior service within the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme. Read More

NSW Minister for Finance, Services and Property Dominic Perrottet today welcomed the passage through Parliament of the Workers Compensation Amendment Bill 2015 and the State Insurance and Care Governance Bill 2015. Read More

NSW Minister for Finance, Services and Property Dominic Perrottet today announced a $1 billion workers compensation reform package in a win for injured workers, employees and business across the State. Read More

NSW Minister for Finance, Services and Property Dominic Perrottet today announced a new interactive self-service resource that provides NSW businesses with information on their workers compensation arrangements. Read More

Minister for Finance, Services and Property Dominic Perrottet today announced the preliminary results of a comprehensive survey of injured workers focusing on their experiences with the NSW workers compensation system. Read More

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. Read More

The Regulator’s position in relation to the management of section 66 Further Loss Claims is as follows: Read More

DRS is adapting to COVID-19 with new approaches to medical disputes procedures consistent with the requirements of the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 (1999 scheme), the Motor Accidents Injuries Act 2017 (2017 scheme)sand relevant guidelines. Read More

Five insurance industry professionals have been awarded scholarships in the 2015 round of WorkCover’s Personal Injury Management Scholarships Program, Executive Director of WorkCover Insurance, John Nagle, announced today. Read More

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. Read More

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

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. Read More

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. Read More

The Minister for Finance and Services Greg Pearce has announced recent reforms to the Workers Compensation Scheme are already producing benefits. Read More

NSW Minister for Finance and Services, Greg Pearce announced today that the NSW Government had introduced a raft of new initiatives to help injured workers return to work. Read More

Minister for Finance and Services Greg Pearce says from today, more is being done to help injured workers get back to work sooner. Read More

NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell and Minister for Finance and Services Andrew Constance today announced a further reduction to WorkCover premiums while confirming the scheme is now back in the black for the first time since 2008. Read More

The NSW Government has today announced the deferral of workers compensation insurance payments for businesses affected by the bush fire crisis. Read More

WorkCover is reminding businesses about their obligations to provide workers compensation policies for employees working under a section 457 visa. Read More

WorkCover is seeking to adopt the same incentives for medium and large employers that successfully improved safety and reduced red tape for small employers, Finance Minister Dominic Perrottet and Small Business Minister John Barilaro said today. Read More

If you are an employer or return to work coordinator who has been involved in the management of a workplace injury in the last eight months, then we would like to hear from you. Read More

Minister for Finance and Services Dominic Perrottet today announced that the NSW Government hasscommissioned an independent review of the 2012 amendments to the workers compensation system. Read More

NSW Treasurer Andrew Constance and Minister for Finance and Services DominicsPerrottet today announced a further reduction to WorkCover premiums as part of thesNSW Liberals & Nationals Government’s commitment to make the scheme both fairsand sustainable. Read More

NSW Minister for Finance & Services Dominic Perrottet today announced several enhancementssto the 2012 Worker’s Compensation Scheme reforms to better support injured workers returning toswork. Read More

NSW Minister for Finance and Services, Dominic Perrottet, today said that the findings of asstatutory review of the 2012 amendments to workers compensation in NSW show that soundsfinancial management is needed for the Scheme to remain sustainable. Read More

Small business employers and workers have greatly benefited from changes to the workersscompensation scheme, which have made NSW a safer and more productive place to work,sFinance and Services Minister Dominic Perrottet and Small Business Minister John Barilarosconfirmed today. Read More

WorkCover CEO, Vivek Bhatia today, announced the scheme agents that will enter into a new contract to provide claims and policy services on behalf of the Nominal Insurer in the NSW workers compensation scheme. Read More

COVID-19 Legislative Amendment (Emergency Measures) Act 2020 has been passed by Parliament on the 24 March 2020. This Act includes changes to the Workers Compensation Act 1987 and the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 to relieve pressure on general practitioners and the overall health system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

Weekly statutory benefits payable under the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 must be indexed on 1 April each year. Read More

SIRA has finalised the approval and regulatory frameworks for injury management consultants (IMCs) working in the workers compensation system and authorised health practitioners (AHPs) working in the CTP scheme. Read More

On 27 February 2020 SIRA was notified by icare that errors have been detected in weekly payment calculations in a sample of closed Nominal Insurer workers compensation claims. Read More

The NSW Government is raising the bar on customer service for people making a CTP or workers compensation claim, with new Customer Service Conduct principles for insurers released today by the State Insurance Regulatory Authority. Read More

All 14 modules for thessreturn to work coordination online training aresnow available. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) has launched an online platform to help people understand how workers compensation claims should be handled. Read More

The NSW Government has endorsed proposed reforms to simplify the dispute resolution system for injured road users and workers who make a compensation claim. Read More

The NSW Government has endorsed reforms that simplify the dispute resolution system for injured road users and workers who make a compensation claim. Read More

Employers now have a more direct line to our customer service team. Read More

The State Insurance Regulatory Authority has issued more than 50 fines to employers that don’t have the right workers compensation insurance. Read More

The State Insurance Regulatory Authority is raising the bar on customer service for people making a CTP or workers compensation claim. Read More

A new online tool is making it easier for small business to learn about their workers compensation obligations and find out what to do when a worker is injured. Read More

The newsClaims Assessment and Medical Assessment Guidelinessapplicable to the 1999 Compulsory Third Partys(CTP)sScheme havesbeen publishedsonsthe SIRA website and NSW Government Gazette: Read More

SIRA’s Compliance and Performance Review of the Workers Compensation Nominal Insurer has attracted significant interest from employers, workers and industry stakeholders. Read More

The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) is conducting qualitative research with selected claimants to better understand the customer experience and recovery of people who have made either a workersscompensation or compulsory third party (CTP) insurance claim. Read More

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. Read More

SIRA has amendedsthesStandards of practice: Expectations for insurer claims administration and conduct (Standards) to include a new Standardsforsthe management of psychological injury claimss(Standard 33) which will take effect froms1 March 2021. Read More

Some workers will soon reach the end of their entitlement period to claim medical benefits through the NSW workers compensation system. Read More

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

The latest indexed adjustments to workers compensation benefits are now available and will apply on and from 1 July 2019. Read More

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

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The State Insurance Regulatory Authority has issued updated Workers Compensation Insurer Data Reporting Requirements. Read More

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. Read More

The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) is trialling a new financial assistance program for small businesses who support workers’ recovery at work after injury. Read More

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. Read More

The John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research (JWCRR) completed a rapid review of recent studies to identify best practicesinsthe management ofschronicspain in a compensable population. Read More

For 1 Octobers2020sindexationsof costs and fees,spleasesseesbelow updates: Read More

Provide your feedback on proposed advice for CTP insurers and health professionals on the role and expectations for health professionals who are supporting insurers to make decisions about earning capacity. Read More

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

His Honour Judge Phillips, President of the Workers Compensation Commission, has handed down a decision that addresses the entitlement of workers after 260 weeks of weekly payments of compensation. Read More

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. Read More

The State Insurance Regulatory Authority has released updated guidance on the approval of workplace rehabilitation service providers in NSW. Read More

The NSW District Court has re-sentenced a man for offences related to workers compensation fraud after he appealed against the severity of the penalty. The appeal resulted in a five-month reduction in the man’s non-parole period. Read More

The Workers Compensation (Indexation) Order 2019 was notified and published on the NSW Legislation website today, 28 February 2019. Read More

Four people have been charged over their alleged role in a Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance fraud syndicate operating across Sydney. Read More

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

Weekly statutory benefits payable under the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 must be indexed on 1 April 2019. Read More

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. Read More

Prosecution and extradition results in four and a half year custodial sentence for a man convicted of workers compensation fraud. Read More

The NSW Government has introduced a Bill to establish a one-stop shop Personal Injury Commission (PIC), to simplify the dispute resolution system for injured road users and workers who make a compensation claim. Read More

As at 28 February 2019, home building compensation cover is only available from a single provider operated by the NSW Government – icare HBCF. Read More

In 2019, the way insurers calculate and collect CTP premiums for taxis will change. Read More

SIRA has created new standards of practice and guidelines for insurers to improve outcomes in the workers compensation system. Read More

The Authority has approved the request from CIC Allianz to cease selling NSW Compulsory Third Party CTP Policies from 15 January 2019. Read More

Gordian RunOff Limited has been granted a NSW CTP insurer licence. Zurich will transfer open claims to Gordian RunOff Limited on the 31 December 2018. Read More

SIRA’s 2019 workers compensation fees orders were gazetted today and apply to services provided on or after 1 January 2019. Read More

It’s been a year since the 2017 CTP Green Slip scheme started on 1 December 2017. To date, over 10,000 people have been supported by the scheme, with almost $70 million in benefits paid to support people’s recovery. Read More

The commencement of key workers compensation dispute resolution reforms have been notified on the NSW Legislation website to take effect from 1 January 2019. Read More

SIRA has released the reports of an independent actuarial review of CTP premium parameters. These reports informed the SIRA Board’s recent approval of revisions to premium parameters. Read More

We have launched a new online tool called HBC Assist. Read More

The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) is reminding NSW employers to have ansup-to-date return to work program to respond to work-related injury or illness by 31 May 2019. Read More

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Green slip levies will be slashed by up to $13 from January 2019, taking the statewide average premium to $501, the lowest since 2011. Read More

The Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment (Firefighters) Bill 2018 has been passed by the NSW Parliament. Read More

The NSW Government today announced new appointments to the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) Board. Read More

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The State Insurance Regulatory Authority has released two new videos to explain how people and employers can benefit from recovery at work after injury. Read More

On Thursday 1 November 2018, more than 120 people attended the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Act 2018 stakeholder forum in Sydney. Read More

The Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment (Firefighters) Bill 2018 has been introduced into Parliament by the NSW Government. Read More

Firefighters who develop cancer will now be able to claim workers compensation entitlements and support more easily thanks to NSW Government reforms being introduced into Parliament today. Read More

The NSW Parliament has today endorsed reforms which will simplify the dispute resolution process for injured workers who make a compensation claim. Read More

The State Insurance Regulatory Authority Board has delivered a report on the Nominal Insurer’s liability valuations to the Minister for Finance Services and Property. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

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Insurers will apply indexed adjustments to workers compensation payments from 1 October 2018. Read More

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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. Read More

The State Insurance Regulatory Authority has released a second video to show how people can benefit from recovering at work after injury. Read More

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. Read More

The HBC (contribution) AIP guidelines are now available on our website and on the NSW Legislation website, and take effect on 31 August 2018. Read More

Minister for Finance, Services and Property Victor Dominello today announced a trial using a telematics device aimed at reducing road casualties. Read More

The State Insurance Regulatory Authority has released a video to show how people can benefit from recovering at work after injury. Read More

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SIRA has published a commissioned report on improving worker access to information in the NSW workers compensation system. Read More

The State Insurance Regulatory Authority has developed a new workers compensation system report, which will be available each month. Read More

The Workers compensation market practice and premiums guidelines for the 2018/19 policy year have been revised following further consultation. Read More

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The NSW Government today announced plans to reform the workers compensation dispute resolution system following an extensive review. Read More

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)’. Read More

SIRA has published the dust diseases contributions for 2018-2019. Read More

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. Read More

SIRA is investigating and prosecuting systemic workers compensation fraud that dates back many years. Read More

A company called MLT Resorts Pty Ltd was used as a front for asworkers compensation fraud. Read More

SIRA recently prosecuted Rick Torrisi, a 57-year-old male who pleaded guilty to workers compensation fraud amounting to $54,902.86. Read More

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. Read More

The State Insurance Regulatory Authority has released revised market practice and premium guidelines (MPPGs) for the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme. These will apply to all filings lodged from today, including for the 2018/19 policy year. Read More

Member for Albury, Greg Aplin, recommended today that car owners check their next CTP Green Slip renewal to see the savings achieved by this Government. Read More

More than 15,000 motor vehicle owners in Seven Hills, Kings Langley and Lalor Park will be the first in Sydney to access their CTP Green Slip refunds as part of a targeted pilot through Service NSW. Read More

More than 24,000 people across the North Coast will be among the first individual policy holders to access their CTP Green Slip refunds this week as part of a targeted pilot through Service NSW. Read More

A new online tool was officially launched by the NSW Government today that will help protect homeowners against uninsured and unlicensed building work. Read More

SIRA successfully prosecuted a workers compensation fraud involving a fake workplace injury and non-existent employer. Read More

100,000 business customers, including taxi owners, will be the first to receive their CTP Green Slip refunds this week, with cheques going out from today. Read More

Changes to the NSW Home Building Compensation (HBC) scheme commence today that will enable private insurers to enter the market and improve protections for homeowners against incomplete and defective work Read More

Regulations and guidelines are available to support the new Home Building Compensation Scheme when it commences on 1 January 2018. Read More

Today marks the start of the new CTP Green Slip Scheme, which will deliver significant premium reductions, refunds to around 4.2 million vehicle owners and greater protections for injured road users. Read More

A first time offender pleaded guilty to defrauding the workers compensation system of $70,475.21 of which she obtained $38,995.98 herself. Read More

Prices for the new, lower cost CTP Green Slip scheme went live today, with a brand new price comparison website launched to help drivers find the best deal. Read More

A new strategy will help make it easier for small businesses to meet their work health and safety (WHS) and workers compensation obligations, and get on with running their business. Read More

In October 2016 the NSW Healthcare Complaints Commission (HCC) found that Mr David Kaye was providing counselling services at the Sydney Trauma Clinic when he had no formal qualifications in psychology or counselling. Read More

The vast majority of NSW motorists will receive a CTP Green Slip refund next year as part of the NSW Government’s reforms that make the scheme fairer and more affordable. Read More

SIRA recently prosecuted a man who pleaded guilty to defrauding the workers compensation system on two occasions, lodging a false claim himself and assisting in the lodgement of a second. Read More

The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) is encouraging tradespeople, homeowners and industry representatives to have their say on proposed standards and guidelines for the new home building compensation scheme in NSW. Read More

A solicitor and two allied health professionals have been charged over their alleged roles in a group coordinating the submission of fraudulent Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance claims in Sydney. Read More

Arrium Limited was a group self-insurer licensed by the NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) that went into Voluntary Administration in April 2016. KordaMentha was appointed Arrium’s Voluntary Administrator in April 2016. Read More

The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) is encouraging builders, homeowners, financial service providers, and other interested people to provide input on the proposed new home building compensation insurance standards in NSW. Read More

A driver who allegedly submitted a fraudulent insurance claim is the thirteenth person charged by detectives investigating Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance fraud. Read More

SIRA is committed to working in partnership with self-insurers to remove unnecessary regulatory burdens to productivity, innovationsandsgrowth. Read More

SIRA successfully prosecuted a man who lodged a fraudulent workers compensation claim alleging he sustained a back injury due to repeated shoveling at a construction workplace in 2007. Read More

Motorists are set to reap the benefits of the NSW Government’s CTP reform ahead of time, with a number of insurers dropping their ‘best market price’ for Sydney passenger vehicles below $600 from 1 July. Read More

NSW Parliament passed legislation today that will overhaul the Home Building Compensation (HBC) Scheme, allowing competition into the market, ensuring the scheme’s financial sustainability and maintaining high levels of consumer protection. Read More

A man will face court today after being charged by detectives investigating Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance fraud in Sydney’s south-west. Read More

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Another two men have been charged for allegedly defrauding the Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance scheme. Read More

SIRA has published a report on its review of the June 2016 ‘Workers Compensation Nominal Insurer Scheme Valuation’. Read More

A couple has been charged for allegedly defrauding the Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance scheme. Read More

SIRA advises that icare has today announced some changes to its scheme agent and service provider arrangements. Read More

SIRA has partnered with state and federal agencies to stamp out illegal phoenix activities. Read More

SIRA was successful in prosecuting a 33 year old male offender who made a fraudulent workers compensation claim that cost the system $90,764. Read More

A man working out of a wedding planning business is the first person to be charged by detectives investigating Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance fraud. Read More

Police are appealing for assistance from the community as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance fraud. Read More

The NSW State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) has issued a warning, following reports of organised fraud involving the sale of a large number of new Green Slip policies. Read More

A new NSW CTP Green Slip Scheme is a step closer and expected to commence in December after a bill to reform the scheme passed NSW Parliament today. Read More

Guild Insurance Limited (Guild) currently holds a specialised insurer licence to insure pharmacies and submitted an application to expand its licence to the early learning sector. Read More

Around $120 will be shaved off the average Green Slip for motorists across the State under the NSW Government’s fairer and more affordable CTP reforms, Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Finance, Services and Property Victor Dominello have announced. Read More

A Hunter hospitality provider ran afoul of the law when she realised her public liability insurance did not cover her workers compensation liabilities. Read More

We have released a new workers compensation guide for allied health practitioners. Read More

The NSW Government today released a discussion paper for feedback aimed at reining in excessive insurer profits and creating a fairer and more affordable scheme for NSW motorists and injured road users. Read More

The NSW Government today announced an overhaul of the NSW Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF) to enable private insurers to enter the market and improve protections for consumers against incomplete and defective work. Read More

The Motor Accidents Compensation Regulation 2015 has been amended to cap legal costs for CTP Green Slip claims made on or after 1 November 2016, regardless of a prior costs agreement. Read More

We have released our inaugural report on the performance of the NSW workers compensation system. Read More

NSW is set to become the first state in Australia to adopt dynamic premium pricing for Compulsory Third Party Green Slips for taxis and ridesharing vehicles. Read More

The NSW Government today released a plan to overhaul the state’s Compulsory Third Party Motor Accident Insurance Scheme aimed at making it fairer and more affordable for road users. Read More

The NSW Government will spend an extra $1.2 million targeting green slip fraud as part of a suite of reforms that aim to bring green slip prices down. Read More

Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Victor Dominello today announced a major review of the NSW CTP Green Slip Scheme aimed at creating a fairer and more affordable system for road users. Read More

Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Victor Dominello today announced a review of the NSW CTP Scheme in the point-to-point transport market to reflect the changing dynamics of the sector. Read More

The NSW Government will establish a taskforce and hotline to crack down on CTP fraud across the state. Read More

A special Taxi Roundtable has been convened today to look at ways to reduce pedestrian accidents involving taxis and associated costs to the industry. Read More

You can save time and money when you ‘shop-around’ for your next Compulsory Third Party insurance with the NSW Motor Accident Authority’s online Green Slip Calculator. Read More

NSW Motor Accidents Authority General Manager, Andrew Nicholls, has welcomed enhancements to the Authority’s Green Slip calculator that will see up to an additional 50,000 motorists use the service each month. Read More

The NSW Motor Accidents Authority (MAA) has issued a warning today following reports of a suspected Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance scam. Read More

Minister for Finance and Services Greg Pearce said today the NSW Compulsory Third Party (CTP) scheme will be reviewed with the aim of speeding up accident claims and putting downward pressure on premiums. Read More

Minister for Finance and Services Greg Pearce said today the proposed review of the NSW Compulsory Third Party Scheme is needed to bring down costs for motorists. Read More

Motorists could save about 15 per cent on their green slips under proposed reforms to make the Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance scheme fairer and more affordable. Read More

Minister for Finance and Services Greg Pearce said today opposition from lawyers to proposed changes to Compulsory Third Party (CTP) reforms is no surprise as the changes will see money flow to accident victims rather than legal fees. Read More

Motorists will soon be paying up to 15 per cent less for their Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance, with the NSW Government set to introduce legislation this week to make the green slip scheme fairer and more affordable. Read More

Acting Minister for Finance and Services Andrew Constance has today announced details for the NSW Government’s CTP roundtable, with relevant stakeholders and community representatives to discuss the proposed reforms at Parliament House on Wednesday 24 July. Read More

Minister for Ageing and Disability Services Andrew Constance today released further details on the NSW Government’s CTP roundtable to consult with industry and the community on the Motor Accident Injuries Amendment Bill 2013. Read More

Minister for Ageing and Disability Services Andrew Constance today announced that John Della Bosca and John Walsh AM would assist a steering committee in advising the NSW Government on its CTP reforms. Read More

The Motor Accidents Authority has today released the actuarial advice that supports the NSWsGovernment’s reform to drive down the cost of green slips for motorists. Read More

The NSW Government has today announced it will withdraw the Motor Accident Injuries Amendment Bill 2013 from Parliament with Labor and the Greens set to block the legislation and vote for higher green slip prices in the Upper House. Read More

Minister for Finance and Services Dominic Perrottet and Minister for Health and Minister for Medical Research Jillian Skinner today officially opened the John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research at the Royal North Shore Hospital campus. Read More

Acting Minister for Finance and Services Andrew Constance has today announced that during the winter recess of Parliament, the NSW Government will hold a CTP roundtable with relevant stakeholders and community representatives to consult further on the Motor Accident Injuries Amendment Bill 2013. Read More

A Hunter truck driver has been found guilty of workers compensation fraud, fined and sentenced to a 12 month Intensive Corrections Order after making claims with three different employers and continuing to work. Read More

The Workers Compensation Regulation 2016 (2016 Regulation) commences on 1 September 2016. It remakes, with minor amendments, the Workers Compensation Regulation 2010 (2010 Regulation). Read More

As part of a recent review of workers compensation guidelines and policies, SIRA is replacing its Guidelines for work capacity decision internal reviews by insurers and merit reviews by the Authority (Review Guidelines). Read More

New guidelines for claiming workers compensation come into effect on 1 August 2016. Read More