Explanatory Notes

The data presented in this report is derived from data provided to SIRA from NSW workers compensation insurers.

Measuring the number of reportable claims on a monthly basis continues to present some challenges for a number of reasons.  SIRA is however committed to offering this information in a timely way.  The caution with this process is that there are movements retrospectively following insurers data update and/or late reporting submission to SIRA. Update can occur as the claims data (like the workers claims journey) takes time to mature or develop.

The incorrect coding (TOOCS v3.1) of soft tissue injury claims (Nature code 239) to soft tissue diseases claims (Nature codes 459, 533, and 579) has resulted in deviation from historical claims and payments trends for nature of injury - F. Traumatic Joint/Ligament and Muscle/Tendon Injury and nature of injury - H. Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Diseases since 2018/19 financial year. 

While reasonable care has been taken in preparing this data, the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) makes no warranties of any kind about its accuracy, currency or suitability for any particular purpose. SIRA disclaims liability for any kind of loss or damages arising from, or in connection with, the use of any information in this application.

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