Workers’ Compensation Market Update
The latest insights shaping workers’ compensation costs, compliance and risk strategy across Australia
Australia’s workers’ compensation landscape is evolving rapidly. From legislative reforms and psychological injury claim trends to premium pressures and self-insurance opportunities, staying ahead of change is critical.
Download Aon’s latest Workers’ Compensation Market Update to understand what is driving scheme performance, premium movements and employer obligations across every Australian jurisdiction.
Download ReportWhat you’ll learn
- How government-funded workers’ compensation schemes are performing across NSW, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia.
- Emerging trends in privately underwritten risk states and excess-of-loss markets.
- The impact of recent legislative reforms affecting psychological injury claims and employer responsibilities.
- Key Work Health & Safety developments, including new Workplace Exposure Limits and changes to compliance expectations.
- Alternative risk transfer strategies and the growing momentum behind self-insurance.
Key insights featured in the report
- NSW has introduced significant workers’ compensation reforms, including new psychological injury thresholds and a premium rate freeze through June 2028.
- Insurers are showing increased underwriting discipline, creating pricing pressure for organisations with deteriorating claims experience.
- Employers face new compliance requirements as SafeWork Australia transitions from Workplace Exposure Standards (WES) to Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL).
- Self-insurance continues to gain momentum, with organisations seeking greater control over claims performance, premium costs and risk outcomes.
Who should download this report?
- HR and People Leaders
- Workplace Health & Safety Professionals
- Risk Managers
- Finance Leaders
- Operations Executives
- Workers’ Compensation and Return-to-Work Specialists
Why it matters
Rising psychological injury claims, evolving compliance obligations and increasing insurer scrutiny are reshaping Australia’s workers’ compensation environment. Organisations that proactively manage risk, wellbeing and return-to-work outcomes will be best positioned to control costs and improve workforce outcomes.
Download the report today to gain practical insights and prepare your organisation for the next phase of workers’ compensation reform.
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