Workers' Compensation Law

Workers' compensation in Western Australia is governed by the following:

  • The Workers' Compensation & Injury Management Act 1981;
  • The Workers' Compensation & Injury Management Regulation 1982;
  • Employers' Indemnity Supplementation Fund1980;
  • Workers' Compensation & Injury Management (Acts of Terrorism) Act 2001;
  • Waterfront Workers' (Compensation for Asbestos Related Diseases) Act 1986;
  • Employers' Indemnity Policies (Premium Rates) Act 1990;
  • Workers' Compensation (DRD) Rules 2005;
  • Workers' Compensation Code of Practice (Injury Management) 2005.

 
The Workers’ Compensation & Injury Management Act outlines:

  • the tests to determine liability;
  • the benefits available to workers;
  • employer responsibilities to injury management; and
  • the functions of the Conciliation and Arbitration Service (CAS). 

 How can CCI help you? 

Depending on your level of membership you may be entitled to:

  • telephone advice;
  • access to publications; 
  • access to information on current policy issues; 
  • access to discounted rates for consultancy services; and 
  • access to the OSH & Workers' Compensation Handbook.

 
For more information call (08) 9365 7415 or email osh@cciwa.com.