INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THE WORKCOVER SCHEME MODERNISATION ACT

Posted on 14 May 2025

The Victorian Government appointed Dr. Claire Noone to conduct an independent review of the Modernisation Act focusing on the financial sustainability challenges of the WorkCover Scheme and the efficacy of recent reforms.

Dr. Noone’s report outlines the historical evolution of the WorkCover Scheme, highlighting key reforms and financial challenges over the years. It summarizes the recent performance of the WorkCover Scheme, detailing trends in claims liability that have led to financial sustainability issues, and highlights the impact of external factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic. For those seeking a review on how the amendments have changed the experience of injured workers, this report notes that ‘more time is needed to evaluate their effectiveness’.

This report is better viewed as an explanation and background on why the changes were made.

Read more: Final Report | Independent review of the modernisation of the WorkCover Scheme

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