Accident Compensation Act Review

The Minister for WorkCover, Tim Holding recently announced an independent review of Victoria’s Accident Compensation Act 1985 and associated legislation aimed at updating and streamlining the legislation.

This independent review reflects the Victorian Government’s commitment to ensure injured workers receive fair support and benefits and recognises that while the underlying principles of accident compensation laws remain sound, incremental changes have made them unnecessarily complex.

The review will be undertaken by Peter Hanks QC and supported by a joint Department of Treasury and Finance and WorkSafe Victoria Secretariat. Mr Hanks QC will meet and consult regularly with a stakeholder reference group established by the Minister.

A dedicated website has been set up, by the Secretariat, to provide detailed information on the Review, at www.compensationreview.vic.gov.au.