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ACT Workers Compensation
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The ACT scheme can provide weekly compensation, medical cover and lump-sum payments for workplace injuries.
ACT workers compensation is governed by the Workers Compensation Act 1951 and regulated by WorkSafe ACT. Statutory benefits cover most workplace injuries with lump-sum payments for permanent impairment.
- WorkSafe ACT regulator
- Weekly compensation + medical cover
- Lump-sum permanent impairment
- Common-law damages where applicable
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ACT workers compensation
ACT workers compensation is governed by the Workers Compensation Act 1951 and regulated by WorkSafe ACT. Federal public servants are covered separately under the Comcare scheme. ACT private sector employees are covered through approved private insurers.
Cities and regions covered
Canberra, Queanbeyan and the surrounding NSW border regions.
ACT workers comp FAQs
Plain-English answers about ACT workers compensation.
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How do I lodge an ACT workers comp claim?
Notify your employer immediately. See your GP for a Workers Compensation Medical Certificate. Complete a workers compensation claim form and lodge it with your employer's insurer. Federal employees use Comcare, not the ACT scheme.
What does ACT workers comp pay?
Weekly compensation (typically 100% of pre-injury earnings for the first 26 weeks, then 65%, with caps). Reasonable medical and rehabilitation expenses. Lump-sum payments for permanent impairment based on assessment.
How long do I have to lodge?
Notify your employer as soon as practical, lodge within 6 months. Common-law claims have a 3-year limitation period.
How your ACT workers comp claim gets handled
Enquiries you submit are sent to the advertising law firm for the ACT and your claim type.
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