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WorkCover WA devotes significant resources to regulating employers’ compliance with their obligations under the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 (the Act). This section provides an overview of employer obligations, and the investigation and enforcement activities WorkCover WA undertakes to ensure these obligations are met.

The Governor in Executive Council recently made the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Amendment Regulations 2026 (the amendment regulations) which make minor amendments to the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Regulations 2024. Coverage of fishing crew Effective 4pm Tuesday 30 June 2026, any person engaged as part of a fishing…Read More »

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 Legislative Framework: Approved Instruments, Forms and Notices page. The following approved forms have been updated: SF1 – Settlement…Read More »

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 review of administrative forms and processes, WorkCover WA sought feedback from stakeholders on a number…Read More »

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 for release at the end of March and will provide the key details stakeholders will need to ensure a smooth…Read More »

NIHL Process and Guide for Authorised Audiologists For forms and fact sheets, visit the Noise induced hearing loss section on the Resources page.

Insurers are integral to the workers compensation system in Western Australia. They assess claims made by workers and indemnify employers against compensation for claims. Insurers have a range of obligations and requirements to perform as part of their licence conditions. This section outlines the insurer licensing framework and contains the…Read More »