What is workers’ compensation? – Fact sheet - information for workers

Fact sheet for workers - What is workers' compensation stigma

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This fact sheet provides details about what workers’ compensation is and how it can help you.

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26 Apr 2023

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26 Apr 2023

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SWA is not a regulator and cannot advise you about WHS issues in the workplace. If you need help please contact your state or territory work health and safety authority.

Safe Work Australia is not a workers’ compensation regulator or insurer and cannot advise you on workers’ compensation claims or insurance. If you need help, please contact the relevant workers’ compensation authority in your state or territory.

Australian Capital Territory: WorkSafe ACT 
New South Wales: State Insurance Regulatory Authority (NSW)
Northern Territory: NT WorkSafe
Norfolk Island: Norfolk Island Workers' Compensation Scheme
Queensland: WorkCover Queensland
South Australia: ReturnToWork SA
Tasmania: WorkSafe Tasmania
Victoria: WorkSafe Victoria
Western Australia: WorkCover WA 
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What is workers’ compensation? – Fact sheet - information for workers

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