- NSW Government
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- Feb 5, 2026
Workers compensation reforms pass NSW Parliament
The NSW Government announced passage of major workers compensation reforms, including phased changes to whole person impairment thresholds for psychological injury claims.
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The NSW Government announced passage of major workers compensation reforms, including phased changes to whole person impairment thresholds for psychological injury claims.
The Bill status records assent on February 11, 2026. This is a key update point for claims teams, legal practitioners and medical assessors tracking scheme obligations.
SIRA outlines staged thresholds from July 1, 2026 (25%), July 1, 2027 (>26%), and July 1, 2029 (>28%), plus related treatment and transition measures.
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