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01 Jul

We have arrived

After years of anticipation, and months of intensive preparations across the scheme, the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 came into effect today.  The Act is the culmination of ove... Read More »

01 Jul

Navigating our refreshed website

Today we have launched our refreshed website containing updated information and resources to reflect the introduction of the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023. The structure of the w... Read More »

24 Jun

WorkCover WA Costs Determination

Last Friday, the WorkCover WA Costs Determination was approved by the Minister for Industrial Relations and published in the Government Gazette. The Costs Determination governs the awarding costs in t... Read More »

18 Jun

Transitional Directions

WorkCover WA has finalised and published 10 Transitional Directions relating to the status of pending matters in the transition from the 1981 Act to the 2023 Act. These Transitional Directions address... Read More »

05 Apr

Fee Orders Released

With the countdown to 1 July on, I am pleased to provide stakeholders with key instruments and information as they become available. Today, the Fee Orders were published in the Government Gazette. As... Read More »

28 Mar

Recommended premium rates and new administrative instruments

I am pleased to share with you information about the 2024/25 recommended premium rates, as well as the release of key administrative instruments supporting the new Act. Recommended premium rates The 2... Read More »

20 Mar

Commencement Date Proclaimed

I am pleased to announce the commencement date of 1 July 2024 for the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 has been proclaimed. The key instrument supporting the new Act, the Workers... Read More »

05 Mar

WorkCover WA Future Empowered Workshops

WorkCover WA is a hive of activity as we finalise the Regulations and Administrative Instruments to support the new Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023. These instruments are on track... Read More »

01 Feb

Official release of the Insurance Brokers Principles and Standards of Practice

Today WorkCover WA will officially release the Insurance Brokers Principles and Standards of Practice (Principles and Standards) during an information session for 120 industry professionals. The Princ... Read More »

01 Dec

WorkCover WA Prosecution Function

WorkCover WA regulates employer compliance with the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981 (the Act). Any employer who breaches their legal obligations under the Act is liable to have ... Read More »