By Simon Booth We live in age of predictive data. We have the ability to gather data in a certain area, over time, and use it to accurately predict outcomes.…
By Simon Booth “Politics has no place in Workers’ Compensation”. I have made this comment on several occasions and the actions of the regulators, especially in Victoria and NSW continue…
By Alex Stratton On 1 July 2020, WorkSafe Victoria implemented a market freeze, restricting the movement of employers between agents. WorkSafe stated that this was meant to “ensure continuity in…
By Simon Booth The quirks of the Victorian Workers’ Compensation system can result in employers investing time and energy in managing claims that provide absolutely no financial benefit. The two…
By Simon Booth “An independent review of the financial sustainability of the [Victorian Workers’ Compensation] scheme in 2020–21 concluded that the current financial trajectory is unsustainable” – Victorian Auditor-General’s Report…
By Staff Writers As of 1 July, 2021, new legislation allows Victorians who suffer from work-related mental health injuries to access early treatment and support as they await the outcome…
By Simon Booth The Victorian government’s Independent Review into the Victorian Workers’ Compensation System is due to be published soon. Aegis RMS made a submission addressing its concerns about the…
By Simon Booth There are limited arguments that an employer can make in relation to claim liability. The following are NOT acceptable reasons for disputing a claim. They have a…
By Simon Booth The Victorian government’s Independent Review into the Victorian Workers’ Compensation System is due to be published in April. Aegis RMS made a submission addressing its concerns about…
By Simon Booth The Victorian government’s Independent Review into the Victorian Workers’ Compensation System is due to be published in April. Aegis RMS made a submission addressing its concerns about…
