Key reports released

Today, the Hon Robert McDougall QC has published his report on the Independent Review of icare, the workers compensation scheme, and the five-year statutory review of the State Insurance and Care Governance Act 2015.

The NSW Government has announced that it has accepted 35 recommendations and the remaining 16 recommendations that require legislative change would need to be considered by Cabinet.

The SIRA Chief Executive, Ms Carmel Donnelly, has welcomed the report.

“Mr McDougall has delivered a detailed assessment of the complex issues facing the NSW workers compensation system. SIRA is reviewing the report and is committed to acting on the recommendations relevant to its regulatory role,” Ms Donnelly said.

The Standing Committee on Law & Justice has also today handed down its report on the 2020 Review of the Workers Compensation Scheme.

“I would like to acknowledge the important ongoing role of the Committee in overseeing injury insurance schemes in NSW, including workers compensation. SIRA also welcomes the Committee's report and is considering it carefully,” Ms Donnelly said.

“SIRA’s goal is to steward a workers compensation system that is fair, affordable and effective for injured people who make a claim for workers compensation and employers who are required to hold workers compensation policies - today, and in the future. The reports released today will assist SIRA in advancing those objectives.

This article was originally published in the SIRA bulletin - Issue 23.