Hon Alison Xamon's question reveals that WorkCover does not monitor or audit insurers' use of private investigators or medical professionals in relation to Workers Compensation claims. This raises concerns about oversight and potential for abuse within the system.

AnsweredQoN 2032Legislative Council
Asked
19 March 2019
Portfolio
Industrial Relations

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I refer to the responsibilities of WorkCover and I ask: (a) does WorkCover monitor and/or audit the use of private investigators by the insurers providing WorkCover-compliant insurance to Western Australian businesses in relation to Workers Compensation claims; (b) if yes to (a), what information does WorkCover monitor and collect regarding this use of private investigators; (c) does WorkCover monitor and/or audit the use of medical professionals by the insurers providing WorkCover-compliant insurance to Western Australian businesses in relation to Workers Compensation claims; and (d) if yes to (c), what information does WorkCover monitor and collect regarding the use of medical professionals by the insurers?

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Answered
7 May 2019
Responded by
Minister for Regional Development representing the Minister for Industrial Relations
Response time
9 days
(a) No
(b) Not applicable
(c) No
(d) Not applicable

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