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.