Code of Injured Workers Rights
Code of Injured Workers Rights
When injured workers go through the WorkCover system, they can face disbelief, delays, intrusive surveillance, and adversarial processes when they are at their most vulnerable. Oftentimes, instead of being supported to recover and return to work safely, injured workers are forced to fight for treatment, income, and dignity. In 2025, the Victorian Government committed to introducing a...
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Injured Workers Day
Injured Workers Day
Injured Workers Day is on June 1st. Injured Workers Day 2023 attendees holding up pledges to support injured workers. Developed in early 2020 by Australian injured workers with the support of trade unions and other organisations, we want to create a platform for visibility and solidarity for all injured workers. We are seeking changes to workplace legislation, and want...
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2024 Legislative Changes to WorkCover
2024 Legislative Changes to WorkCover
In 2023, the state government proposed changes to the WorkCover scheme to 'modernise' it. The proposed changes were not favourable towards injured workers and there were concerns it would lead to worse outcomes for future injured workers. In the lead up to the changes, the IWSN and the Victorian Trades Hall Council made submissions. The...
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Independent Review of the Victorian Workers' Compensation System
Independent Review of the Victorian Workers' Compensation System
In 2016, the Ombudsman investigated WorkSafe and its agents' handling of complex claims, which involve workers unable to work long-term or requiring extended medical treatment. Although these claims are not the majority, they often involve complex health conditions and represent a significant, disproportionate cost to the scheme and society. In 2019, there was a follow-up investigation,...
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Changes to the WIRC Act 2025
Changes to the WIRC Act 2025
A letter from WorkSafe regarding the changes to the WIRC Act 2005 has been shared with the IWSN. The amendments concern the following: - Improving support for family members after a work-related death - Administrative changes - Employer obligations relating to return to work (RTW) coordinators You can view the letter here. Last updated...
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