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New panel to advise on workers compensation coverage02 June 2005NSW Minister for Commerce, John Della Bosca, today announced the formation of a panel to advise the Government on changes to a key definition within workers compensation legislation. Earlier this year, WorkCover NSW released a discussion paper and conducted extensive industry consultation about proposals to make it easier to identify who should be covered by workers compensation policies. More than 50 submissions were received, highlighting a number of issues relating to independent contractors, labour hire workers and outworkers. Justice Macken, a former Judge of the Industrial Commission of NSW, has been appointed as the panel's independent facilitator. The panel comprises eight representatives from industry bodies, small business and unions: Union reprsentatives include:
"The panel will consider stakeholder comments from the initial consultation and make recommendations to the Government," Mr Della Bosca said. "Workers and employers have asked for clear rules to determine if someone is a 'worker' or a 'contractor' for the purposes of workers compensation premiums. "The panel will help the Government deliver this outcome by the end of the year. "WorkCover will be undertaking an extensive education program in the lead-up to the implementation of the changes," the Minister said. The current moratorium on wage audit late payment fees for deemed worker issues will remain while the definition is under review. The Definition of a Worker discussion paper can be found on the WorkCover website www.workcover.nsw.gov.au | |
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