Cross border provisions

New South Wales

National cross-border model implemented on 1 January 2006

In March 2012 NSW harmonised its cross-border guidance material with the national cross-border guidance material

In July 2018, NSW published updated cross-border guidance on the application of the ‘State of connection’ provisions as set out in sections 9AA – 9AC of the Workers Compensation Act 1987 :Cross-border arrangements for workers compensation

Victoria

National cross-border model implemented from 1 September 2004

Effective from 1 July 2005, Victorian legislation imposed a Victorian premium liability on employers only in respect of workers who are connected with Victoria as defined. Victoria published the guideline “Premium Guideline: Interstate Workers” to assist interstate workers.

Queensland

National cross-border model implemented as at 1 July 2003

Western Australia

National cross-border model implemented 22 December 2004

South Australia

National cross-border model implemented as at 1 January 2010 (see s10 of the Return to Work Act 2014)

Tasmania

National cross-border model implemented from December 2004, s31A Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988

Northern Territory

National cross-border model implemented from 26 April 2007

Australian Capital Territory

The ACT is a signatory to a memorandum of understanding as part of nationally consistent administrative arrangements initiated through the Heads of Workers Compensation Authorities.

C’wealth Comcare

There are no formal cooperative arrangements with other jurisdictional compensation authorities as the Commonwealth scheme does not operate on a geographical basis

C’wealth Seacare

State/Territory compensation schemes have no application if Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992 applies

C’wealth DVA

N/A

New Zealand

The ACC Scheme covers New Zealand residents injured outside of New Zealand if they have been or remain absent for less than six months or intend to be absent for less than six months