30 March 2026
This month I’m proud to share SIRA’s recently released Return to Work Roadmap 2026-28 (the Roadmap). Developed with extensive stakeholder consultation, the Roadmap sets a clear direction for improving recovery and return to work outcomes for people with an injury across NSW. The Roadmap focuses on earlier support, stronger collaboration across the scheme, and clearer expectations for those who play a role in helping people with an injury recover at work and return to normal activity.
In addition to this strategic work, SIRA has continued to take targeted regulatory action where it is needed. Recent compliance activities have focused on targeted engagement with health providers, holding self-insurers in the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme to account, as well as prosecuting fraudulent claimant activity in the NSW Compulsory Third Party Scheme.
Our regulatory activities are critical to ensuring our schemes continue to deliver fair and timely support for the people who rely on them the most.
Mandy Young
Chief Executive
SIRA announces Return to Work Roadmap 2026-28
SIRA has released a 3-year Return to Work Roadmap outlining a coordinated, evidence-based plan to improve return to work outcomes for people with an injury in the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme.
SIRA targets delayed invoicing for health services
SIRA has identified increasing risks with delayed invoicing for health services provided to people with an injury. As a first step to address this issue, SIRA is reminding providers of their obligation to submit invoices to insurers within 30 days of delivering a service.
SIRA prosecutes CTP Insurance customer for submitting false statements
SIRA has successfully prosecuted Moeed Ghauree for making false or misleading statements when submitting a claim in the NSW Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Scheme.
SIRA declines Trinity Insurance application to vary its specialised insurer licence
In February 2026, SIRA notified Trinity Insurance that its application to vary its licence was declined. Trinity will retain its existing licence limited to the Roman Catholic Church and its religious institutions.
Special licence conditions imposed on Dimeo Group Holdings workers compensation licence
SIRA has imposed special conditions on licensed self-insurer Dimeo Group Holdings due to claims management compliance issues.
Special licence conditions imposed on Thomas Foods workers compensation licence
SIRA has imposed special licence conditions on self-insurer Thomas Foods International Consolidated due to compliance issues identified during a claims management audit.
New online applications for hearing service provider approval
Applications to become an approved hearing service provider, or to re-apply for approval, can now be completed through the MySIRA online portal.
Indexation of weekly statutory benefits in motor accident claims
Weekly statutory benefits under the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 must be indexed on 1 April each year. The Motor Accident Injuries (Indexation) Order 2026 has now been published.
Indexed adjustments to workers compensation benefits from 1 April 2026
The latest indexed adjustments to workers compensation benefits are now available and apply from 1 April 2026. The Workers Compensation Benefits Guide is available on the SIRA website.
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