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BREAKING: NSW Government previews workers comp changes

Today, the NSW Government released the first look at the legislation for their proposed changes to workers compensation.

As we feared, these changes are not about fixing the system – they’re about cutting costs. And the cuts start with the workers who need support the most.

The proposed changes would make it harder for seriously injured workers to access long-term care and support for the mental health impacts of their work.

Here’s what’s changing:
 

  • Forcing workers who suffer bullying in the workplace to go through lengthy and expensive legal loopholes to access treatment and support. 
     
  • Making it almost impossible for seriously injured workers to receive longtime care and support. 
     
  • Declaring that serious workplace injuries caused by work pressure and burnout can’t be compensated.

This isn’t workers comp reform. It’s a step backwards for every worker in NSW – especially essential workers who put their physical and mental health on the line every day.

We’re fighting back. But we need your voice.

If you haven’t already, take this survey to share how these changes could affect you or someone you know. Your response will help show the NSW Government why these changes must be stopped.

Take the survey

Then, take 30 seconds to email your local Labor MP and MLCs. Remind them of their promise to support injured workers and reject any changes that make it harder to access the support they need to get back on their feet.

Email your local MP

Rushing through these cuts doesn’t fix the system – it just hurts people who need help.

 

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