The NSW parliamentary inquiry into workers compensation, undertaken by a Joint Select Committee established on May 2, is underway.

 

The Committee, chaired by Robert Borsak of the Shooters and Fishers Party, will inquire into and report on:

 

  • the performance of the Scheme in the key objectives of promoting better health outcomes and return to work outcomes for injured workers,
  • the financial sustainability of the Scheme and its impact on the New South Wales economy, current and future jobs in New South Wales and the State’s competitiveness, and
  • the functions and operations of the WorkCover Authority.

 

The Committee will also examine the WorkCover NSW Actuarial valuation of outstanding claims liability for the NSW Workers Compensation Nominal Insurer as at 31 December 2011, and the External peer review of outstanding claims liabilities of the Nominal Insurer as at 31 December 2011.

 

Submissions have been called for and the Committee will be holding public hearings on Monday 21st and Friday 25th May 2012.

 

More information is here.