DARK SECRETS: Workcover - The Real Truth

Warning as workers thrown off revamped compo scheme

The Victorian government has been accused of kicking workers off the state's revamped compensation scheme to raid it for profits.

AAP · Nov 10, 2024

WorkCover changes to pass after 'unimaginable' deal

WorkCover premiums for businesses will be frozen for a year under a deal to pass changes to the worker insurance scheme's eligibility and testing requirements.

AAP · Mar 5, 2024

Defence department facing $500,000 WorkCover lawsuit over injury from testing Hawkei vehicle

$506,717 cost recovery claim in high court alleges failure to provide contractor with safe system of work

The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2024

Victorian premier suggests businesses could pay more if Coalition votes down WorkCover reforms

The government may increase premiums paid by businesses if Labor’s WorkCover bill is defeated, Jacinta Allan says

The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2023

Warning work compo premiums could be hiked further

A planned overhaul of Victoria's broken workers compensation scheme hangs in the balance as the opposition demands a parliamentary inquiry into the changes.

AAP · Nov 13, 2023

Victoria to limit WorkCover compensation for some mental health injuries, sparking criticism

Daniel Andrews announces changes to scheme that will see support cut for those suffering stress

The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2023

Businesses to pay higher premiums, mental health claims restricted in Victorian WorkCover overhaul

Businesses will be slugged with higher premiums and criteria around mental health claims tightened as the state government grapples with a "broken" WorkCover system.

ABC News · May 19, 2023

Fears about WorkCover changes for bullying, harassment claims as Victorian government considers overhaul

Victims of certain mental health injuries may no longer be able to access support under proposed WorkCover changes designed to cut costs.

ABC News · Apr 9, 2023

Victoria considering blocking bullying and harassment claims for workers’ compensation

Government looking at limiting mental health claims to just PTSD cases after $1.1bn shortfall

The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2023

NSW SafeWork agency faces its first review

An agency created by the split of the NSW workers compensation scheme will be reviewed for the first time, as recommended by reviews of the other agencies.

AAP · Oct 25, 2022