The NSW Government recently made an announcement regarding structural reforms to the operation and regulation of statutory insurance schemes in NSW, including WorkCover NSW.
These reforms are in force as of Tuesday 1 September 2015.
As part of the reforms, WorkCover NSW has been replaced by three separate organisations including:
- SafeWork NSW – the independent work health and safety regulator.
- State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) – the independent insurance regulator.
- Insurance & Care NSW – a single customer-focused insurance and care service provider.
What this means to you
Probably not much. All business as usual enquiries to SafeWork NSW can still continue via phone 13 10 50 or the SafeWork NSW website (www.safework.nsw.gov.au)
The full range of services continue to be offered across the whole of NSW:
- Inspectorate will continues to provide advice, as well as undertake compliance and enforcement activities and conduct investigations.
- Existing partnerships, sponsorships, agreements and MOUs remain in place as we work towards mutually beneficial outcomes.
- WorkCover NSW authorised licences, authorisations and certificates are still recognised.
Further information about the reforms is available at insurancereforms.nsw.gov.au.
