Amendments to police compensation scheme address PTSD presumption, independent assessments, review processes, and clarify compensable conditions.

⚪ Low · Bill First Reading2 December 2025 · 1,741 words

Police compensation scheme changes: PTSD presumption, independent reviews, and clearer rules for com

Police medical retirees will have easier access to compensation for work-related injuries and illnes

“This will make the compensation process less stressful for medical retirees and reduce the need for them to relive traumatic experiences.”

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Members who spoke

Swinbourn, Matthew

Topics

police compensationPTSDworkers compensationmedical retirement

Acts

Bills

Police Amendment (Compensation Scheme) Bill 2025

· 2 December 2025

Amends the Police Force (Member Testing) Regulations 2011 regarding definitions, authorised persons, test results, and equipment.

Specifies the commencement dates for the Police (Compensation Scheme) Regulations 2021.

Local laws are now tabled.

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