Tasmania Workers Compensation

Tasmania WorkCover Eligibility Check

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

Tasmanian workers compensation is governed by the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 and regulated by WorkSafe Tasmania. Statutory benefits cover most workplace injuries with lump-sum compensation for permanent impairment.

  • WorkSafe Tasmania regulator
  • Weekly payments + medical cover
  • Lump-sum impairment benefit
  • Common-law damages for serious injury
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Tasmania workers compensation

Tasmanian workers compensation is governed by the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 and regulated by WorkSafe Tasmania. The scheme operates through approved insurers; Statutory benefits include weekly payments, medical cover and lump-sum impairment compensation.

Cities and regions we cover

Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie and regional Tasmania.

Tasmania workers comp FAQs

Plain-English answers about Tasmanian workers compensation claims.

Reviewed by CompoCheck Editorial Team · Last updated

How do I lodge a workers comp claim in Tasmania?
Notify your employer of the injury. See your GP for a Workers Compensation Medical Certificate. Lodge the claim form with your employer, who must forward it to their workers comp insurer. The insurer must accept or reject within 28 days.
What does Tasmanian workers comp pay?
Weekly payments based on pre-injury earnings (with a step-down rate over time, capped at the maximum). Reasonable and necessary medical, hospital, rehabilitation and travel expenses. Lump-sum permanent impairment payments based on assessed impairment percentage.
When can I pursue common-law damages in Tasmania?
Common-law damages may be pursued where the injury was caused by employer negligence. There are thresholds and procedural requirements; your matched lawyer will assess whether common-law is available for your specific case.
How long do I have to lodge?
Notify your employer as soon as practical, lodge within 6 months. Common-law damages have a 3-year limitation period.
How it works

How your Tasmania WorkCover claim gets handled

A Tasmania-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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