PIC News No. 95

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PIC News No. 95

22 Apr 2026

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

In this edition you will find details of two new procedural directions which support the new s 58A and s 43A of the Personal Injury Commission Act 2020. The new powers, which relate to restricting the publication of Commission decisions and information, and the appointment of tutors, commenced last month together with new and updated rules. They are part of the government’s workers compensation reform package but apply to all divisions of the Commission.

I would like to remind practitioners of their obligations to report any cyber security breaches in their firms to us immediately so we can continue to maintain the strongest cyber security protections for the information we hold.

Tribunal users joining online Commission events should be aware that from later this month they will need to complete a CAPTCHA verification check before joining the event. This is an important security step that will ensure only real people, and not AI bots, are participating in Commission proceedings.

Work on enabling the Police Officer Support Scheme Division in Pathway is continuing with a focus on harmonising processes across divisions. This work is expected to be live in the coming months.

Finally, I’m delighted to report that a range of historical exhibits relating to the centenary of workers compensation are now in the Personal Injury Commission’s possession. We will share details of them over the coming months as we approach the centenary of workers compensation.

Regards,

Judge Gerard Phillips
President

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