NSW workers’ compensation overhaul would make it ‘virtually impossible’ to lodge successful claims for psychological injuries, experts warn

16/05/2025 04:12 The Guardian

Proposed changes would ‘strip away’ the rights of workers, lawyer arguesAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA contentious overhaul to Australia’s largest workers’ compensation scheme would make it “virtually impossible” for people to lodge successful claims for psychological injuries, and strip away the rights of employees, unions and experts have argued.An inquiry into the proposed changes, which Chris Minns’ government claims are necessary to avoid unsustainable costs, began on Friday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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