Workers Compensation Independent Review Service (WCIRS) Process – An Independent Review into Management of Complex Workers’ Compensation Claims.

Irrational WorkCover insurer decisions will now be subject to a new appeals process. Injured workers can now request that WorkSafe investigate disputed insurer decisions before filing a lawsuit if their case is not settled through conciliation. WorkSafe Victoria established the Workers Compensation Independent Review Service to provide injured workers with another option for requesting that WorkSafe review its determinations on […]