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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 »
15 Dec
WorkCover WA Online Technical Issue
*Updated 16/12/2025 – The technical issue has now been resolved. Documents to be lodged to the Conciliation Service or Arbitration Service must again be submitted through the Electronic Document... Read More »
03 Dec
WorkCover WA will be closed for the festive season from Thursday 25 December 2025 to Friday 2 January 2026 inclusive. Services will recommence on Monday 5 January 2026. During this period, the WorkCov... Read More »
30 Oct
The Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 provides for the Minister for Industrial Relations to fix the fees payable for: medical services allied health services workplace rehabilitatio... Read More »
23 Oct
Quarterly Compliance Update for Q1 2025/26 Available Now
In the first quarter of 2025/26, WorkCover WA compliance activities led to 286 employers taking out policies of workers compensation insurance, covering 1,316 workers. This outcome was achieved throug... Read More »
02 Oct
2026 Scholarship Opportunity – Calling All Healthcare Professionals!
As part of our commitment to supporting healthcare professionals treating injured workers in Western Australia, WorkCover WA will once again sponsor scholarships for three (3) WA healthcare profession... Read More »
