A landmark CALI report lays bare a structural shift in who pays when Australians can't work - and brokers are now squarely in the conversation
Daniel Wood May 07, 2026
Mental ill-health underpins higher claim levels across public and private systems
From May 1, TPD protection for head trauma ends
Review finds unclear regulator roles, complex and fragmented rules, weak risk tools, and limited collaboration
Input to shape premiums, guidelines, and scheme operations
Brokers list four unresolved gaps in workers’ comp framework
For self-insured employers, fair claims management starts and ends with HR
Wellbeing initiatives expand but burnout sentiment remains strong
Targeted initiative seeks to limit effects of delayed payments
A broker playbook for spotting water exposures
