Latest News
19 Aug
New WorkCover WA Explanatory Guide: Coverage of Contractors
It can sometimes be difficult to work out whether certain contractors fall within the definition of ‘worker’ in the Act – or are excluded – when an employer or their insurer broker is ... Read More »
01 Jul
Strategic Plan 2025 – 2028: Amplifying Impact
The WorkCover WA Board is pleased to announce the release of the WorkCover WA Strategic Plan 2025 – 2028: Amplifying Impact. Amplifying Impact provides a single, forward-focused vision for Wor... Read More »
30 Jun
Changes to approved forms from 1 July 2025
A range of new approved forms, updated after WorkCover WA conducted an extensive review and consultation process, come into operation 1 July 2025. The new approved forms can be accessed from the Legis... Read More »
04 Jun
Indexation of Workers Compensation Payments for 2025/26
Injured workers have a range of statutory entitlements available to them in the Western Australian workers compensation scheme to assist them to recover from their workplace injury and return them to ... Read More »
21 May
New second edition of WorkCover WA Remuneration Guidelines
WorkCover WA has published a second edition of the Remuneration Guidelines effective from and after 4pm 30 June 2025. Minor changes have been made to clarify the status of existing payments including ... Read More »
09 May
Upcoming changes to WorkCover WA Approved Forms
When the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 (the Act) came into operation on 1 July 2024, many forms and processes changed in key areas for WorkCover WA and stakeholders. As part of a... Read More »
22 Apr
Workcover WA extends our sincere thanks to Mr Owen Whittle, whose term with the WorkCover WA Board concluded at the end of 2024. Mr Whittle served as a member of the Board since January 2014 and made ... Read More »
04 Apr
WorkCover WA Recommended Premium Rates 2025/26
Each year, WorkCover WA recommended premium rates are reviewed to ensure sufficient premium is collected to meet the costs of workers compensation claims. The 2025/26 recommended premium rates for wor... Read More »
04 Apr
New second edition of WorkCover WA Industry Classification Order
WorkCover WA has published a second edition of the Industry Classification Order to reflect changes in the premium rating classification for private householders employing staff and a new PRC for empl... Read More »
25 Mar
WorkCover WA Conference 2025 – Early Bird Tickets Now Available!
We’re heading back to Optus Stadium on 16 September for the WorkCover WA Conference 2025! WorkCover WA CEO, Chris White, and General Manager Regulatory Services, Rebecca Harris, invite you to join t... Read More »
