❓ A Member of Parliament questions the Minister for Commerce regarding WorkCover WA's monitoring of insurers and a specific workers' compensation claim dispute. The Minister provides general information and declines to comment on the individual case.
AnsweredQoN 242Legislative Council
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WORKCOVER
WA — WORKERS' COMPENSATION SCHEME
242. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH to the Minister for Commerce:
(1) Can the
minister advise how WorkCover WA monitors insurers, such as Allianz Australia
Insurance, in their compliance with the workers' compensation scheme?
(2) Can the
minster confirm whether it is the case that when an insurer disputes liability
for a workers' compensation claim, the insurer is required to issue a
notice pursuant to section 57A(3)(b) of the act?
(3) Can the
minister explain why Mr Geoff Barkla's workers' compensation
claim was left in an indeterminate state for 21 months with no formal reasons
given as to why his claim was in dispute?
WA — WORKERS' COMPENSATION SCHEME
242. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH to the Minister for Commerce:
(1) Can the
minister advise how WorkCover WA monitors insurers, such as Allianz Australia
Insurance, in their compliance with the workers' compensation scheme?
(2) Can the
minster confirm whether it is the case that when an insurer disputes liability
for a workers' compensation claim, the insurer is required to issue a
notice pursuant to section 57A(3)(b) of the act?
(3) Can the
minister explain why Mr Geoff Barkla's workers' compensation
claim was left in an indeterminate state for 21 months with no formal reasons
given as to why his claim was in dispute?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the
honourable member for some notice of this question.
(1) WorkCover
WA monitors approved insurers, including Allianz Australia Insurance, in
accordance with section 161 of the Workers' Compensation and Injury
Management Act 1981. In meeting its obligations under this provision, WorkCover
WA undertakes an annual performance review of approved insurers and a five-yearly
renewal process.
(2) I assume
that the question relates to the Workers' Compensation and Injury
Management Act 1981. The section referred to by the member is self-explanatory
and I can add nothing further.
(3) It is
inappropriate for me to comment on the nature of an individual's
dealings with his insurer. If the individual is dissatisfied with his insurer,
he may be able to refer his complaint to WorkCover WA's conciliation
and arbitration services.
honourable member for some notice of this question.
(1) WorkCover
WA monitors approved insurers, including Allianz Australia Insurance, in
accordance with section 161 of the Workers' Compensation and Injury
Management Act 1981. In meeting its obligations under this provision, WorkCover
WA undertakes an annual performance review of approved insurers and a five-yearly
renewal process.
(2) I assume
that the question relates to the Workers' Compensation and Injury
Management Act 1981. The section referred to by the member is self-explanatory
and I can add nothing further.
(3) It is
inappropriate for me to comment on the nature of an individual's
dealings with his insurer. If the individual is dissatisfied with his insurer,
he may be able to refer his complaint to WorkCover WA's conciliation
and arbitration services.
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