PIC News No. 83

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PIC News No. 83

30 May 2025

Keep up to date with the latest news edition issued by the Personal Injury Commission

No doubt those who use the Commission’s services are following the debate about proposed changes to the workers compensation laws, particularly in relation to psychological injury. The Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 dealing with this issue (and other matters) was introduced into the State Parliament on Tuesday 27 May 2025.

The Bill will now proceed through the usual Parliamentary process. Once it has passed, in whatever form the final draft takes, we will undertake a detailed review of the new laws. Obviously, we will review the Bill for possible changes that need to be made to our registry processes, rules and procedural directions to name but a few.

A reading of the Bill also reveals that some matters will be dealt with by regulation. With respect to these matters, we will need to see the regulation before determining what practical changes will be required on our part.

It is already clear, however, that we will have to adopt new rules and procedural directions for the appointment of tutors, the settlement of disputed death benefit claims and commutations. Once we see the form of the Bill as passed, we will consider what needs to be done and the sequencing of those actions coupled with some targeted consultation on the consequential changes. 

We will endeavour to give as much notice of any changes to our processes as we can, noting that commencement times are not within our control.

Finally, our advertisement for a full time Senior Member, Workers Compensation Division is now live. I would encourage qualified applicants to submit their application by 19 June 2025.

Read on for further updates, exciting Commission developments and opportunities.

Regards,

Judge Gerard Phillips
President

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