NSW workers’ compensation overhaul would make it ‘virtually impossible’ to lodge successful claims, experts warn

Proposed changes would ‘strip away’ the rights of workers, particularly those with psychological injuries, lawyer argues

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A contentious overhaul to Australia’s largest workers’ compensation scheme would make it “virtually impossible” for people to lodge successful claims and strip away the rights of employees, unions and experts have argued.

An inquiry into the proposed changes, which Chris Minns’ government claims are necessary to avoid unsustainable costs, began on Friday.

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