The State Government has approved the drafting of a new workers’ compensation statute to replace the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981.
The Bill will implement lifetime care and support arrangements for catastrophically injured workers, delivering on a commitment between the Commonwealth, and State and Territory governments.
Amendments will build on the WA Catastrophic Injuries Support Scheme introduced for motor vehicle accidents in July 2016.
Public consultation will occur on a draft Bill before it is introduced into State Parliament, continuing WorkCover WA’s open and consultative approach on the legislative review.
It is expected the new Bill will be introduced into Parliament by the end of 2018.