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17 May 2013 - Professor Mohammed Ranavaya is scheduled to deliver training on the use of the American Medical Association Guides for the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, fifth edition (AMA 5). Read more...
15 May 2013 - Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2013-2016 Read more...
09 Apr 2013 - The WorkCover WA Board has approved the recommended premium rates for workers’ compensation compulsory insurance policies for 2013/14. The recommended premium rates were published today in a Special Government Gazette and will come into effect from 4pm on 30 June 2013. Read more...

FAQs

1) How do I become an approved workplace rehabilitation provider?
Section 156 of the Workers' Compensation and Injury Management Act, 1981 authorises WorkCover WA to approve a person or persons capable of providing vocational rehabilitation services, set conditions of approval, or revoke an approval if conditions or performance criteria established by the WorkCover WA, have not been met.

Further information is contained in the application package for approved workplace rehabilitation providers.

2) When can I appeal a decision?
A determination of an arbitrator on findings of fact and law are binding upon the parties, but can be appealed to the District Court of Western Australia in certain circumstances. For more information, see the Appeals page under the Conciliation & Arbitration section.

3) How do I find an audiometric provider?
Only testers approved by WorkCover WA can conduct the tests as the testing environment and equipment must also meet stringent standards. For more information and a list of providers, see the Audiometric Officers page.

4) I am a legal practioner - can you tell me how the the fee structure works? 

See the Costs Report information on the Legal Practitioners or Registered Agents pages.
 

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