After pushback from workers, the NSW Government has pulled a semi-backflip (with pike) on its controversial workers comp bill.

Employees will no longer need the proposed NSWIRC ruling before claiming for psychological injuries caused by bullying or harassment.

Bonus twist: “Excessive work demands” is now officially recognised as a valid reason for a psychological injury claim.

Take Out Point: More tweaks are likely, but for now, the government’s plan to weed out so-called “unmeritorious” psychological claims via the NSWIRC is no longer in play.

See: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/committees/inquiries/Pages/inquiry-details.aspx?pk=3101

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