Overview

• Industrial Relations Minister Sophie Cotsis tabled the revised workers’ compensation bill last week introducing a 30 per cent permanent impairment threshold for psychological injury claims.
• Liberal leader Mark Speakman has vowed to withhold support unless the threshold is scrapped and amendments on bullying claims and claim triggers are adopted.
• Shadow treasurer Damien Tudehope accused the government of rushing the legislation before its upcoming budget to shore up its fiscal outlook.
• Treasury modelling warns that businesses and not-for-profits could face an extra $1 billion in annual insurance costs if reforms are not enacted.
• A tripartite review committee including Unions NSW will oversee the scheme’s rollout if the bill passes its second reading in the Legislative Assembly today.