New legislation to commence on 1 July 2024
The workers' compensation landscape in Western Australia is about to change significantly with new workers' compensation legislation commencing on 1 July 2024.
The new legislation is a complete rewrite of the previous legislation, so the changes are significant.
Given the extent of the updates, it is imperative for employers to understand the changes to ensure compliance, effective claims management, and to minimise the potential for premium increases.
About the report
This Lockton Insights report provides a simple, easy to read summary of the key critical changes that employers should be considering now ahead of the new legislation taking effect.
The report serves as a comprehensive resource for employers, citing specific sections of the new Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 (WCIMA23), incorporating key information provided by WorkCover WA, and supplemented by additional perspectives from Lockton’s Claims and Injury Management Team.
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