Workers' Compensation & Rehabilitation Amendment Bill 1997
Legislation Committee (1989 - 2001)· 20 October 1998general_report
A WA parliamentary committee reviewed proposed amendments to the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 1981. The report focuses on disagreements between the Legislative Council and Assembly regarding access to common law damages for injured workers, specifically concerning the criteria for 'serious disability'. The committee ultimately recommends changes to the proposed amendments.
Impact
Injured workers, employers, and insurers are all affected. The changes impact the costs and accessibility of workers' compensation and common law claims, potentially affecting insurance premiums and the financial viability of the system.
public_sectorfinancehealthworkers compensationcommon lawserious disabilitypecuniary losspsychological factorsrehabilitationinsurance premiumsredemption systemnegligencegateway
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