ACT public servants claim $90 million over three years Public servants in the Australian Capital Territory have claimed an estimated $90 million over three years in workers compensations in illnesses and injuries in the workplace.

 

ACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher said the Government was in the midst of delivering a plan to shift the burden away from injured workers while decreasing the premium paid to Comcare to 10 per cent.

 

Ms Gallagher released the figures in response to calls by the Territory Greens, who have outlined a policy to transform Canberra into the WHS capital of the country.

 

The figures show that the ACT paid $24 million in compensation last year, $34 million in 2010-11 and $29.5 million in 2009-10.

 

The Minister said the plan will see improved results for injured workers and the time it takes them return to work while reducing the burden placed on the Territory Government.