The following statistical reports analyse aspects of the Western Australian workers compensation and injury management scheme to offer insight into the health and viability of the scheme.
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Scheme reportsThis annual statistical report presents descriptive information about key elements of the Western Australian workers compensation scheme over a four-year period including premium rates, claims (numbers, payments, costs), claim management and lost-time claims (gender, occupation, industry).
Workers Compensation Statistical Report: 2020/21 to 2023/24 – Annual
Workers Compensation Statistical Report: 2019/20 to 2022/23 – Annual
Workers Compensation Statistical Report: 2017/18 to 2020/21 – Annual
Workers Compensation Statistical Report: 2016/17 to 2019/20 – Annual
This claims experience report measures trends and changes in relation to key elements of the Western Australian workers compensation scheme including claim numbers, payments per claim reported and average case estimates. This report is prepared by WorkCover WA.
Claims Experience Status Report – September 2024 – Quarterly
Claims Experience Status Report – June 2024 – Quarterly
Claims Experience Status Report – March 2024 – Quarterly
This quarterly report measures trends and changes to key elements of the Western Australian workers compensation scheme including claim numbers, claim payments, estimated costs, claim management and dispute applications, with a comparison of approved insurer and self-insurers.
Scheme Status Report – June 2024 – Quarterly
Scheme Status Report – March 2024 – Quarterly
Scheme Status Report – December 2023 – Quarterly
Scheme Status Report – September 2023 – Quarterly
This quarterly report provides a summary of elements relating to claimants exiting the scheme. It presents trends and characteristics of finalised claims over the last 10 years.
Scheme Exits Report – September 2024 – Quarterly
Scheme Exits Report – June 2024 – Quarterly
Scheme Exits Report – March 2024 – Quarterly
Scheme Exits Report – December 2023 – Quarterly
This quarterly report monitors claim activity and measures claim management performance of approved insurers operating within the Western Australian workers compensation scheme and the Insurance Commission of Western Australia.
Insurer Claim Report – June 2024 – Quarterly
Insurer Claim Report – March 2024 – Quarterly
Insurer Claim Report – December 2023 – Quarterly
Insurer Claim Report – September 2023 – Quarterly
This annual report details all payments associated with medical, allied health and workplace rehabilitation services provided within the Western Australian workers compensation scheme. It includes indicators of numbers of services, payments associated with services and average payments per service.
Medical, Allied Health and Workplace Rehabilitation Service Status Report (2022/23) – Annual
Medical, Allied Health and Workplace Rehabilitation Service Status Report (2021/22) – Annual
Medical, Allied Health and Workplace Rehabilitation Service Status Report (2020/21) – Annual
Medical, Allied Health and Workplace Rehabilitation Service Status Report (2019/20) – Annual
This report provides insight into the overall activity and key trends of long duration claims within the workers compensation scheme of WA.
Long Duration Claims Report 2023/24
This annual report provides insight into the injury management and prevention efforts of organisations. It is based on claims statistics in the WA workers compensation scheme providing a three-year average of industry benchmarks.
Industry Benchmark Report: 2021/22 – 2023/24 – Annual – PDF
Industry Benchmark Report: 2021/22 – 2023/24 – Annual – Excel
These industry-specific statistical reports provide an overview of claim statistics (numbers, payments, costs), claim attributes, and claimant characteristics over a four-year period.
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing – 2024
Arts and Recreation Services – 2024
Health Care and Social Assistance – 2024
Transport, Postal and Warehousing – 2024
This biannual report presents the status of key elements of the Conciliation and Arbitration Services.
Conciliation and Arbitration Services Status Report – December 2024
Conciliation and Arbitration Services Status Report – December 2023
Conciliation and Arbitration Services Status Report – June 2023
Conciliation and Arbitration Services Status Report – December 2022
Musculoskeletal statistical note – March 2023
Summary of musculoskeletal disorder claims in the Western Australian workers compensation scheme.
Hand injury claims – September 2022
Summary of hand injury claims in the Western Australian workers compensation scheme.
Foot injury claims – September 2022
Summary of foot injury claims in the Western Australian workers compensation scheme.
COVID-19 Related WA Workers’ Compensation Claims – June 2022
Summary of COVID-related claims in the Western Australian workers compensation scheme.
Stress-related claims – June 2021
Summary of stress-related claims in the Western Australian workers compensation scheme.
Ageing workforce – January 2021
Summary of age-related trends in the Western Australian workers compensation scheme.
