Review of Self-Insurance Arrangements in Victoria
Background to the Review
In August 2003, WorkSafe commenced a Review of the Self-Insurance Arrangements in Victoria with a view to increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the scheme.
In preparing its report, the Review Team consulted extensively with key stakeholders and released a draft report in May 2004.
Stakeholders have had an opportunity to comment on the draft report, through a number of consultation sessions. Written submissions were also provided by various stakeholders.
Final Report
The Self-Insurance Review Team’s final report on the self-insurance arrangements in Victoria was released in August 2005.
The report contains a number of recommendations for improving self-insurance in Victoria, which are being progressively implemented in a phased approach. Projects in each phase are listed below:
Implementation of Recommendations
WorkSafe is implementing these initiatives in a phased approach and in a manner that advances harmonisation of self-insurance regulation and oversight across States and Territories as appropriate.
As per the following document, Phases 1 and 2 are complete, 3 is currently in progress and 4 is still to be determined.
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Additionally, WorkSafe will continue to consult with stakeholders on its implementation of the Review Team’s recommendations. A tri-partite working group has been established to provide a forum to consider the recommendations and, more generally, to discuss issues pertaining to self-insurance.
Contact Details
If you would like further information regarding the Review, please contact the Self-Insurance Division through WorkSafe switchboard on (03) 9641-1555.
Reference Information
The following review documents are available for reference:
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