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20 May

APIA Product Launch

WorkCover WA is pleased to release our newly developed Approved Permanent Impairment Assessor Standards of Practice (Standards). The Standards clarify expectations for APIAs relating to professional c... Read More »

19 May

Arbitration Standard Orders

The Registrar of the Workers Compensation Arbitration Service has published Arbitration Standard Orders for the information and benefit of the parties. While the use of these Standard Orders is not ma... Read More »

18 May

New Fact Sheet for Employers

WorkCover WA has developed a new Employer Essentials – Injury Management Systems and the Claims Process fact sheet to help employers understand their legal responsibilities when a worker submits a w... Read More »

08 May

Publication of submissions on proposed Act amendments

Recently, WorkCover WA consulted with stakeholders on proposed amendments to the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 with a focus on addressing implementation issues that have arisen s... Read More »

30 Apr

Revised Permanent Impairment Guidelines and APIA Forms

Revised WorkCover WA Permanent Impairment Guidelines – effective 1 July 2026 Following a technical review and consultation process WorkCover WA has issued a 2nd edition of the WorkCover WA Guide... Read More »

29 Apr

Streamlined Statutory Settlement Lodgements Coming Soon

Effective 6 May 2026, the statutory settlement lodgement process via WorkCover WA Online will be streamlined, reducing the amount of data entry required by the lodging party. The system will pre-popul... Read More »

09 Apr

2026/27 Recommended Premium Rates

Each year, WorkCover WA recommended premium rates are reviewed to ensure sufficient premium is collected to meet the costs of workers compensation claims. The 2026/27 recommended premium rates for wor... Read More »

01 Apr

Amendments to regulations

The Governor in Executive Council recently made the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Amendment Regulations 2026 (the amendment regulations) which make minor amendments to the Workers Compens... Read More »

04 Mar

Consolidated Conciliation Practice Notes

In consultation with the Dispute Services User Group since the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 came into effect on 1 July 2024, it was identified that it would be of assistance t... Read More »

11 Feb

Proposed Act Amendments – Consultation Paper February 2026

WorkCover WA is consulting stakeholders on proposed amendments to the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 with a focus on addressing implementation issues that have arisen since 1 Ju... Read More »