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ACT Workers Compensation

ACT Workers Comp Eligibility Check

Receive weekly compensation, medical cover and lump-sum payments for workplace injuries in the ACT.

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 we cover

Canberra, Queanbeyan and the surrounding NSW border regions.

ACT workers comp FAQs

Plain-English answers about ACT workers compensation.

Reviewed by CompoCheck Editorial Team · Last updated

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 it works

How your ACT workers comp claim gets handled

An ACT-admitted lawyer handles your matter end to end.

  1. 01

    Take the 30-Second Survey

    Answer a few simple questions about your workplace injury. No legal jargon, just the facts.

  2. 02

    Free Case Review

    Our intake team and partner law firms evaluate your claim and contact you within hours.

  3. 03

    Get Your Settlement

    If your case qualifies, we pursue maximum compensation. You pay nothing unless we win.

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