❓ This Question on Notice concerns amendments to workers' compensation regulations, specifically regarding insurance coverage for fishing crew and the application of regulation 17. The government states the amendments provide certainty and were met with strong support from consulted bodies.
AnsweredQoN 1593Legislative Council
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I refer to theWorkers Compensation and Injury Management Amendment Regulations 2026, and I ask:(a) what
was the catalyst for bringing about these amendments to the regulations;(b) who
was consulted prior to these amendment regulations being finalised;(c) in
reference to (b), did any person consulted raise any concerns;(d) if
yes to (c), what were these concerns;(e) in
reference to (d), have the finalised amendment regulations addressed these
concerns; and(f) if
no to (e), why not?
was the catalyst for bringing about these amendments to the regulations;(b) who
was consulted prior to these amendment regulations being finalised;(c) in
reference to (b), did any person consulted raise any concerns;(d) if
yes to (c), what were these concerns;(e) in
reference to (d), have the finalised amendment regulations addressed these
concerns; and(f) if
no to (e), why not?
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Answered
9 June 2026
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Industrial Relations
Response time
6 days
(a) To provide certainty regarding workers compensation insurance policy coverage for fishing crew, and the application of regulation 17 which provides that certain fishing crew are not workers under the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 . Other minor amendments provide clarity and are inconsequential.
(b) National Insurance Brokers Association – WA, licensed workers compensation insurers and the WA Fishing Industry Council.
(c) No. There is strong support to delete regulation 17.
(d-f) Not applicable
(b) National Insurance Brokers Association – WA, licensed workers compensation insurers and the WA Fishing Industry Council.
(c) No. There is strong support to delete regulation 17.
(d-f) Not applicable
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