There are many myths being spread by the NSW Government about the Workers Compensation scheme:

MYTHS

Myth 1: Cuts are needed because the workers compensation scheme has a $4 billion deficit

Myth 2: Injured workers are rorting the system

Myth 3: NSW employers are paying too high workers compensation premiums

Myth 4: If you cut injured workers' rights, they will return to work sooner

WORKERS COMPENSATION CAMPAIGN UPDATES

Workers Compensation survey

Details: Category: Workers Compensation; Published on Friday, 31 May 2013 09:01

As the one year anniversary approaches of the O'Farrell Government's cuts to workers compensation, we want to hear how these changes have affected you.

If you have experienced a work-related injury in the last year take the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WorkersComp2013

TWU delivers on Journey to work insurance for members

Details: Category: Workers Compensation; Published on Wednesday, 20 March 2013 18:23

The Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Act 2012 came into force in June 2012. Among other things this piece of legislation, rammed through Parliament in a matter of days by the O'Farrell Government, removed coverage for workers injured while travelling to and from their place of employment, other than in special circumstances.

Details: Category: Workers Compensation; Published on Wednesday, 19 December 2012 07:13

What happens if your workers compensation claim was made before or after 1 October 2012?

For workers with workers compensation claims made prior to 1 October 2012, the insurer must conduct a work capacity assessment of you in the 12 months after 1 January 2013 (although they can conduct the assessment before then).
The new system will then apply to you 3 months after the date of the work capacity assessment.
The new system has a different way of calculating your weekly benefit. Once you are put on the new system, this different calculation will be used.
If you lodge a workers compensation claim after 1 October 2012, your entitlement to weekly payments will be determined under the new system

Details: Category: Workers Compensation; Published on Thursday, 13 December 2012 08:10

Earlier this year the O’Farrell Government introduced several changes to the NSW Workers Compensation System.

Details: Category: Workers Compensation; Published on Friday, 16 November 2012 13:25

The TWU continues to fight for your rights at work. Click here to read more for an important update about the changes to workers compensation laws in NSW. If you have any questions about workers compensation and how your union can help call the TWU on 1800 729 909.

Details: Category: Workers Compensation; Published on Wednesday, 11 July 2012 00:03

The O’Farrell Government’s 2012 amendments to the NSW Workers Compensation scheme affects all workers and is a substantive reduction of workers’ entitlements in the state.

Details: Category: Workers Compensation; Published on Thursday, 14 June 2012 14:24

Heavy rain on Wednesday 13 June failed to dampen the spirits of a more than 5,000-strong crowd that rallied at State Parliament against the NSW State Government’s planned cuts to workers compensation.

The TWU had a solid contingent of delegates and members from across Sydney and also had strong representation at similar rallies in Newcastle and Wollongong.