• Changes to the WorkCover Scheme
• Changes for injured workers
• Changes for employers
• Changes for all Scheme participants
• Implementation timeframe
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Information sessions on the changes

South Australia's Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Scheme is an essential safety net for injured workers. The legislative amendments made by the South Australian Parliament affect both the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1986 and the WorkCover Corporation Act 1994.

• Changes for injured workers
• Changes for employers
• Changes for all Scheme participants
  
• Implementation timeframe

Helpful Links

• Download the guide to the changes
• Download the fact sheet "WorkCover Scheme Changes at a glance"
• View FAQs
• Register for further information
• Subscribe to receive website updates
• Send an email enquiry

Related information

• Review of the WorkCover Scheme
• Clayton-Walsh Report
• WorkCover Board’s recommendations

Related media releases

• 17.06.2008: Implementation of WorkCover changes
• 06.06.2008: WorkCover legislation passes through State Parliament
• 01.04.2008: Government to further strengthen WorkCover laws
• 21.04.2008: Let's get back to the facts
• 28.02.2008: WorkCover Board supports reform package
• 30.03.2007: Scheme needs legislative reform
• 29.03.2007: WorkCover releases half-year results

Related Corrections

During the public debate on the amending legislation, there was a significant amount of misinformation and misunderstanding about the legislation. Where possible, we endeavoured to correct these, please see below.

• Correction: "Blowout started when redemptions stopped"
• Correction: “WorkCover – The true cost”