Workers' Compensation Insurance - Western Australia

Description

You must obtain workers compensation insurance if you employ any workers in your business. Workers include:

  • full-time workers on a wage or salary
  • part-time, casual and seasonal workers
  • workers on commission
  • piece workers
  • working directors
  • contractors and sub-contractors (in some circumstances)
  • family members (in some circumstances).

You must obtain workers compensation insurance from an approved external provider. However, in some circumstances it is possible to be a self-insurer.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Service type

Regulatory Obligation

An obligation defined in law. A business must comply with relevant services.

Eligibility requirements

All employers must obtain insurance unless they are granted an exemption.

Please consult directly with the Contact Officer for information on any eligibility requirements for an exemption.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
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Please consult the Contact Officer for information on fees to be submitted.

Forms

Act(s) name

Workers' Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981 Western Australia

Regulation(s) name

Workers' Compensation and Injury Management Regulations 1982 Western Australia

Administering agency

WorkCover Western Australia

Contact details

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Please use these contact details for help or more information:

Enquiries

WorkCover Western Australia

 Western Australia
Operating address: 2 Bedbrook Place
Shenton Park
Western Australia 6008
Phone: 08 9388 5555
Phone: 1300 794 744
Fax: 08 9388 5550
Email: postmaster@workcover.wa.gov.au
Website: WorkCover Western Australia (Opens in new window)