COVID-19 updates

SIRA is focused on responding to the impacts – and potential impacts – of COVID-19 on its schemes and customers.

COVID-19 Hub for employers

Information to help employers understand the impact of COVID-19 on the workers compensation scheme in NSW.

COVID-19 Hub for injured workers and road users

Frequently asked questions for injured workers and road users.

COVID-19 JobKeeper payments

Impact of JobKeeper payments and other COVID-19 wage subsidy programs on NSW workers compensation premiums

Open data for CTP

We've launched a new analytics tool to help you monitor trends in the CTP scheme.

Open data for workers compensation

We've launched a new analytics tool to help you monitor trends in the workers compensation system.

What's happening now

  • New

    SIRA bulletin

    In this issue: The latest updates on COVID-19 including new and closing consultations. Guidance and support through Return to Work programs for injured people. Training videos on issuing certificate of capacity/fitness and updates to general practitioners on responding to COVID-19. Read more

    New

    Liberty Holdings Australia Limited applies for a group self-insurer licence

    Notice that Liberty Holdings Australia Limited has applied to the State Insurance Regulatory Authority for a workers compensation group self-insurer licence. Read more

    New

    SIRA bulletin

    In this issue: COVID-19 and work health and safety, workers compensation claims. Two new vocational programs are now in place supporting workers and employers and a number of service and policy adaptions have commenced. Read more

  • Ministerial media release

    Customer Service principles for insurers

    The NSW Government is raising the bar on customer service for people making a CTP or workers compensation claim, with new Customer Service Conduct principles for insurers released today. Read more

    Ministerial media release

    Cutting costs for NSW drivers

    Groundbreaking new rules will give the NSW Government the power to claw back excessive insurer profits from Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance and return the money to motorists through cheaper Green Slips. Read more

    Notice

    Increasing transparency and accountability in the workers compensation scheme

    We have closely considered the findings of the Hayne Royal Commission and the APRA Capability Review and taken a decision to be more proactive in publishing details of scheme and insurer performance and compliance and enforcement activity. Read more

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  • Bulletins

    Workers compensation regulation bulletin - Issue 83 (December 2019)

    The final bulletin for 2019. Read more

    Bulletins

    Workers compensation regulation bulletin - Issue 82 (December 2019)

    SIRA is seeking input from stakeholders to help inform the way we measure return to work (RTW) within the NSW workers compensation and CTP systems. Read more

    Bulletins

    Workers compensation regulation bulletin - Issue 81 (December 2019)

    This bulletin announces that the Independent Review of the Compliance and Performance Review of the workers compensation Nominal Insurer, commissioned by SIRA is now available. Read more

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  • YouTube

    Skye's return to work

    Work played an important role in Skye’s recovery from injuries received in a car crash while travelling for work. In this video, Skye explains how her employer supported her return to work and wellbeing.

    YouTube

    How to apply for personal injury benefits

    Explains how to make a claim for 'income support payments' and medical treatment if you've been injured in a motor accident in NSW.

    YouTube

    The road ahead to Green Slip reform

    Under a reformed CTP scheme the average price of a Green Slip will be reduced by more than $100. Watch this video to learn more.