PIC News No. 94

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PIC News No. 94

27 Mar 2026

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

In this edition I would like to update all tribunal users on new Commission powers relating to the non-publication or disclosure of decisions and other information, and the appointment of tutors that commenced today, 27 March 2026.

Section 58A and s 43A of the Personal Injury Commission Act 2020 (PIC Act) were passed as part of the government’s recent workers compensation amendments but are relevant to all divisions across the Commission.

In preparation of the commencement of these amendments, the Commission’s Rule Committee met to consider the rules required under the Personal Injury Commission Rules 2021 (PIC Rules) to provide guidance on the process for applications made under both s 58A and s 43A of the PIC Act. These rules also commenced on 27 March 2026 and are contained in Personal Injury Commission (Amendment No 5) Rule 2026 (2026-116) on the NSW Legislation website.

Given these changes are now in effect, it is important tribunal users familiarise themselves with these changes and the process for making an application to the Commission.

Work is continuing on implementing a range of other amendments as part of the workers compensation reform, including the Commission’s approval of commutations, and the settlement of death benefits. Further updates in relation to these changes will be made in future editions of the Personal Injury Commission News and information will also be made available on the Commission’s website where we have created a new legislative reform page.

Regards,

Judge Gerard Phillips
President

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