Report an injury
If someone is injured at work, or they become sick because of their work, it should be reported to the employer within 24 hours and the worker should seek immediate medical attention.
A worker should report their injury or illness to the employer whether they intend to make a claim for workers compensation or not. An injury or illness can be reported verbally or in writing. If a worker is unable to make a report, one can be made by a representative such as a family member or friend.
If there is a claim, the employer must contact their insurer or broker as soon as possible via email or phone, within 24 hours, so that the claim can be lodged with the insurer in time. A claim form must be completed and submitted electronically or via fax.
Legislation for lodgement in each state
The legislation for time frames for employers to report workers compensation claims to their insurer varies in each state.
Please see below for state-by-state requirements. An excess will be due and there may an additional premium added upon renewal, if the claim is not lodged within the below time frames:
State | Employer to Notify Insurer |
New South Wales | Within 48 hours |
Victoria | Within 10 calendar days |
South Australia | Within 5 calendar days |
Western Australia | Within 5 working days |
Tasmania | Within 3 working days |
Northern Territory | Within 3 working days |
Australian Capital Territory | Within 48 hours, lodge form within 7 days |
Queensland | Within 6 months |
Register of Injuries
All employers are responsible for maintaining a Register of Injuries. Employers are required to keep a Register of Injuries that is readily accessible in the workplace. The Register of Injuries is a current record of any injuries suffered by workers, whether they result in a claim or not.
Contact Us
At Optimum Insurance Services, we pride ourselves on our fast and efficient claims service. If your insurance is with us and you need to make a claim for whatever reason, you can relax knowing that we will be there to assist you throughout the process. It’s all part of the service.
To notify of a claim click here or if you need advice, call us on 1300 739 861.
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