Table 8.8 shows the distribution of direct payments into weekly benefits and lump sums. The payment of long-term weekly benefits results in higher administration costs. This indicator shows that in 2020-21, 7 out of the 9 Australian jurisdictions paid out more as weekly benefits than lump sum benefits. 

The New Zealand scheme has little provision for lump sum payments.

Table 8.8: Direct compensation payments by type and jurisdiction, 2020–21