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The Government’s reforms are aimed at delivering better outcomes for injured workers and their employers, within a financially sustainable scheme.
The first stage of reform was completed during 2013. It consisted of a new WorkCover Charter, a new WorkCover Performance Statement and amendments to the WorkCover Corporation Act 1994 to increase Board accountability.
After a long period of discussion with key parties, including employer and employee representatives, the details of a new scheme have been finalised.
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About
This consultation has closed. Thank you for your interest.
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The Government’s reforms are aimed at delivering better outcomes for injured workers and their employers, within a financially sustainable scheme.
The first stage of reform was completed during 2013. It consisted of a new WorkCover Charter, a new WorkCover Performance Statement and amendments to the WorkCover Corporation Act 1994 to increase Board accountability.
After a long period of discussion with key parties, including employer and employee representatives, the details of a new scheme have been finalised.
On 6 August 2014, the Minister for Industrial Relations, Hon. John Rau, introduced into Parliament the Return to Work Bill 2014 and the South Australian Employment Tribunal Bill 2014 to replace South Australia’s current WorkCover legislation.
The Minister’s second reading speech and the explanation of clauses for each bill provide information about the intent of this proposed legislation.
The new bills aim to enact a new Return to Work scheme starting on 1 July 2015, that is fair, effective and sustainable. ReturnToWorkSA will be responsible for administering the new Scheme.
The new legislation has an absolute focus on return to work for those injured workers able to do so, with emphasis on early intervention and obligations on ReturnToWorkSA and its agents, employers and workers to achieve those return to work outcomes.
A new policy statement is available to support the Return to Work Bill 2014.
Feedback
The Government will continue conversations with business, unions and other interested parties on the new scheme. To provide your comments on the new scheme you can email agd@agd.sa.gov.au
