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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
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 »
27 Jan
NDIS Support Worker Fact Sheet
WorkCover WA has produced the NDIS Support Worker Fact Sheet. The fact sheet provides information for NDIS participants and others to clarify when coverage is required when engaging a NDIS support wor... Read More »
16 Jan
2026 Technical Review of WorkCover WA Impairment Guidelines
WorkCover WA is conducting a technical review of the WorkCover WA Guidelines for the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment and has released a consultation paper for public comment. The technical review c... Read More »
22 Dec
Lodgement over closedown period
Whilst WorkCover WA will be closed for the festive season from Thursday 25 December to Friday 2 January inclusive, both the Conciliation Service and Arbitration Service remain accessible for the lodge... Read More »
17 Dec
WorkCover WA has issued a Bulletin following the release of a Class Ruling by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) regarding the tax treatment of workers compensation settlement agreements within the ... Read More »
