$90 Million Package for Injured Victorian Workers
Source: Victoria. Premier. Media Release
"Victoria’s injured workers will continue to have the most comprehensive support in Australia following the release of a $90 million reform package to boost support for Victoria’s injured workers and families dealing with the tragedy of a workplace death.
Key elements of the reform package include:• $20 million per year for superannuation contributions for eligible injured workers;• $20 million per year for increased weekly payment benefits for injured workers;• 10 per cent increase in no-fault lump sum benefits for workers with spinal impairments;• almost doubling of lump sum death benefits and improving access to pensions for dependants of the deceased; and• less red tape for employers and more support and advice on the calculation of premiums.
The reform package is the culmination of the most comprehensive review of Victoria’s accident compensation legislation since the Accident Compensation Act was introduced in 1985."