The Hodgman Liberal Government is cutting red tape to make it easier for people to do business in Tasmania, which will drive economic growth, investment and jobs.
Part of our work involves cutting red tape in the Tasmanian workers compensation scheme.
A current consultation process allows for all scheme participants and stakeholders to have their say and assist in identifying potential opportunities for reducing unnecessary regulatory burden in the workers compensation scheme.
WorkSafe Tasmania is facilitating the consultation process and encouraging anyone with an interest in this issue to review the Consultation Paper provided online, and give their feedback on the proposed options for legislative change.
From this feedback, key issues will be identified and changes, which will focus on improving and streamlining the scheme’s operation, will be progressed.
This reduction in red tape will benefit all scheme participants and will ultimately help ensure the safe, prompt and effective return to work of injured workers.
To view the Consultation Paper and make a submission go to www.worksafe.tas.gov.au and under the ‘News’ heading, choose the link ‘Workers comp amendments: have your say’. A form has been provided on this page to assist in your submission.
Consultation has been open since early September, and submissions must be received by COB October 14, 2015.
There will be a further opportunity for comment as the project moves into the next phase early in 2016, after the initial round of feedback is received and analysed.