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;
- The functions of the Dispute Resolution Directorate (DRD)
How can CCI help you?
If you don't fully understand the above Acts, CCI can 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
- Access to the Workers Compensation & Injury Management Manual
(08) 9365 7415
osh@cciwa.com