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Self Insurer Licence - Western Australia

Description

You will need this approval if you intend to operate as a self-insurer. Self-insurers are employers who manage workers' compensation claims for their workers.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this approval, you must:

  • have sufficient material and financial resources in Western Australia to fulfil legal obligations
  • provide to the WorkCover Australia Authority security in the form of a financial undertaking.

Self-insurers have a range of administrative requirements to perform when processing claims made by workers. You will need to ensure that you fulfil these requirements.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Duration

As specified

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All Please contact the agency for more information.

Forms

Act(s) name

Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 Western Australia

Regulation(s) name

Workers Compensation and Injury Management Regulations 2024 Western Australia

Administering agency

WorkCover Western Australia

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.