PIC News No. 91

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PIC News No. 91

04 Feb 2026

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

As you know, this is the centenary year celebrating 100 years of the Workers Compensation Commission in its various guises. We are writing a history of that fabulous century of service which we will publish later in the year. To get the ball rolling we will include in various editions of the Personal Injury Commission News during this year, short historical vignettes from the history we are collating. Today, we remember Judge John Williams Q.C. 

This is also reminder for anyone who has any stories or photos from the Workers Compensation Commission or Compensation Court to please send them to history@pi.nsw.gov.au.

Last year saw increased filings across both the Workers Compensation and Motor Accidents Divisions. These increased filings continued over the Christmas – New Year period and I have not seen filings at the level experienced during a shutdown during my time as President. I have set out below the actions we are taking to cope with this situation.      

I would like to remind practitioners that amended rules and new procedural direction relating to artificial intelligence, the operation of the Police Officer Support Scheme Division, late review applications in some motor accident matters and a range of other updates commenced on 1 January 2026 and are now in force. All practitioners must familiarise themselves with these changes.

I wish you all an enjoyable and successful 2026.

Regards,

Judge Gerard Phillips
President

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