PIC News No. 98

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PIC News No. 98

30 Jun 2026

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

In this edition, I would like to share with you the significant program of work the Commission is undertaking to operationalise the recent changes to the workers compensation scheme in NSW, many of which will commence tomorrow.

You will recall that in late 2025 and early 2026, there were significant changes to workers compensation legislation.

Some of these changes commenced in March this year, including amendments to the Personal Injury Commission Act 2020 which apply to all divisions of the Commission and provided new powers around the non-publication or disclosure of decisions or information, and the appointment of tutors. These new powers have already been put to use.

Most of the amendments will commence on Wednesday 1 July, and the Commission has had a core team working to operationalise these changes in a considered and methodical way. While there has been a focus on using existing instruments where possible, the scale of the changes does mean some updates to our rules, procedural directions, and to our forms in Pathway. This does take time, and so we have put in place some interim arrangements which you can read more on below.

I would urge practitioners to take the time to familiarise themselves with the changes, but please be assured that our Registry will continue to assist all tribunal users, especially any claimants who are self-represented.

The Commission will continue to provide updates on the legislative reform page on the Commission’s website, and we have also produced a handy fact sheet. Please also take the time to review the large number of resources which will be made available on the websites of SIRA, icare and IRO.

Regards, 
Judge Phillips
President

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