SIRA bulletin - Issue 45

Public feedback sought on ways to improve the NSW home building insurance scheme

Consultation is now open on proposed reforms to the NSW home building compensation insurance scheme.

The proposed reforms are aimed at better supporting homeowners and reducing regulatory burdens and costs.

With increasing pressure in the housing construction market, some of the reform ideas would provide greater coverage to homeowners while helping to reducing the cost of building work on homes.

The consultation also considers who should provide cover in the scheme and how they should be regulated.

Correction of workers compensation surgeon fees

Changes made by SIRA to correct high surgeon and orthopaedic surgeon fees in the NSW workers compensation scheme came into effect on 1 July 2022.

Worker pleads guilty to defrauding the workers compensation scheme

A worker has pleaded guilty to charges of obtaining financial advantage by deception/dishonesty under section 192E (1)(b) of the NSW Crimes Act 1900.

Have your say on the Motor Accident Guidelines for CTP Care

SIRA is seeking feedback on proposed Guidelines for CTP Care, which sets out procedures to support a smooth transition for people moving from a licenced insurer to CTP Care.

New fact sheet for allied health treatment

A new fact sheet on the management of workers with complex pathology and clinical presentations in the NSW workers compensation scheme is now available.

Australian workers’ understanding of workers compensation systems

Safe Work Australia has released an independent report on workers’ perception and knowledge of workers compensation systems in Australia.

Adecco Holdings Pty Ltd applies for a group self-insurer licence

SIRA is assessing Adecco Holdings Pty Ltd’s application for a group self-insurer licence and is inviting submissions from stakeholders by 15 July 2022.