Union says insurers ‘bleeding the system dry’ in backlash to NSW bid to limit workers compensation claims

One insurer spent $85,000 of public money to fight $5,000 knee surgery claim, says Unions NSWGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Minns Labor government is facing strong pushback against workers compensation changes designed to curb claims for psychological injury, with educators and the peak union group criticising the bill’s failure to address underlying issues.The government wants to limit the ability of New South Wales’s 4.5 million workers to claim compensation by raising the psychological injury threshold required for compensation and making it harder to receive lifetime payments. Continue reading...

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