The New South Wales Government’s new reform to compensation for seriously injured workers has begun this week, with minimum payments boosted by over 30 per cent to $736 per week.

 

The increase in weekly benefits are now available for 940 men and women who have been seriously injured at work in the State.

 

“From today, 940 of the most seriously injured workers being supported by WorkCover will be guaranteed a rate which is around 70 per cent more than the previous statutory rate, an increase from $432 to $736 per week, following the Government’s reform of the scheme,” State Minister for Services Greg Pearce said.

 

Mr Pearce said he had been gratified to learn of the feedback WorkCover had received when it contacted many of the injured workers last week to inform them of the increased benefits.

 

For more information about the changes, visit www.workcover.nsw.gov.au