US Edition‘Expedited Process’ on the Table but Major Cuts Still Loom for Workers’ Comp
- The New South Wales government will table a revised workers compensation reform bill in parliament on Tuesday to overhaul the state scheme.
- The bill follows strong union opposition and expert criticism, especially over raising the whole person impairment threshold from 15 to 30 percent for psychological injury claims.
- The reforms include a $44 million mental health package, an eight-week expedited claim process for bullying and harassment, and expanded powers for SafeWork NSW and the Industrial Relations Commission.
- Treasurer Daniel Mookhey highlighted that the scheme had required $6.1 billion in funding over six years and explained that claims in this particular group were experiencing significantly longer processing times compared to other types.
- The changes aim to create a more sustainable system focused on prevention and early intervention, but widespread concern remains about the impact on workers’ access to compensation.
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