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30 Sep

Translated Resources Now Available

We are committed to providing up-to-date information and resources to all stakeholders. In line with this endeavour, we are pleased to announce our newly translated publications, now available to read... Read More »

30 Sep

WorkCover WA’s campaign featured in The West Australian

As part of National Safe Work Month, WorkCover WA has kicked off our new campaign aimed at educating employers on their legal obligation to hold a workers compensation insurance policy with a feature ... Read More »

24 Sep

Updated Online Education Programs

In line with the introduction of the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023, we have updated the online training programs for two of our key stakeholder groups. The Foundations of Worke... Read More »

20 Sep

Reappointment of Chief Executive Officer

The Minister for Industrial Relations, the Hon Simone McGurk MLA released the following media statement: The Cook Government is pleased to announce the reappointment of Chris White as Chief Executive ... Read More »

18 Sep

Annual Report has been tabled

The WorkCover WA Annual Report 2023/24 has been tabled in Parliament today by the Hon. Simone McGurk MLA, Minister for Industrial Relations. The report details the operational and financial performa... Read More »

17 Sep

Status of common law elections

WorkCover WA is aware there is stakeholder concern and uncertainty about the implications of the decision in the case of Neville v Choice One Pty Ltd [2024] WASCA 104 for the status of common law elec... Read More »

22 Aug

Occupational lung cancer research priorities

Ground-breaking research has the power to change lives. Lung Foundation Australia are seeking your thoughts on what you believe researchers should be urgently working on when it comes to occupational ... Read More »

14 Aug

WorkCover WA Educational Resources

The introduction of the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 has modernised the workers compensation scheme in Western Australia. To assist our stakeholders make a seamless transition t... Read More »

10 Jul

WorkCover WA Bulletins

WorkCover WA has published our first Bulletin clarifying legislative requirements under the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023.  Bulletin – Insurance Broker Access to Confiden... Read More »

02 Jul

Who is WorkCover WA?

The workers compensation and injury management legislation may have changed, but WorkCover WA remains as strong and consistent as ever. If the new legislative era has you pondering the question, ‘Wh... Read More »