Workers compensation role
The ASCC leads research and analysis of workers' compensation arrangements in Australia. The findings of this research are used by the ASCC to constructively engage state and territory governments and employer and employee representatives in progressing nationally consistent workers’ compensation arrangements.
The ASCC is a policy advisory body for government and does not have a role in the management of individual workers’ compensation claims. Each state and territory has their own workers’ compensation scheme and the Commonwealth has two schemes – one for Commonwealth employees and authorities licensed to self-insure under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (Commonwealth) and one for seafarers.
For further information regarding individual workers’ compensation claims or detailed information about a particular scheme please contact the WorkCover authority in your state or territory.
Page last updated: 24/06/2008