Regulatory Frameworks and Implications for the Workforce

Bruce Watson, Executive General Manager

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OUR ENVIRONMENT

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Year of initial determination

Number of claims by year of initial determination

Commuting

Physical injury

Disease

Psychological injury

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OUR ENVIRONMENT

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Physical injury Psychological injury Disease

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Average weeks of incapacity at 12 months after the end of the injury year

2008-09

2009-10

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2011-12

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OUR APPROACH

> Healthy and safe workplaces deliver greater productivity and improved workplace participation

> Problems and solutions – working in partnership with employer and service providers

> De-regulation – cutting red tape > Efficiency and effectiveness > Risk oriented services

Productivity and Participation

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OUR RESPONSIBILITIES

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OUR REGULATORY COMPLIANCE MODEL

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OUR APPROACH

• Claims Management > File Review Task Force > Best Practice for Psychological

Injuries and New Claims > Enhancing the Model: “Active

Management” • Actuarial Capability • Employer Engagement

Scheme Liability Management Program

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EMPLOYER AS “REHABILITATION AUTHORITY”

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EMPLOYERS AND RETURN TO WORK

> Early Intervention – Front of House Program

> Rehabilitation Management System

> Starting Over Program

EMPLOYER CASE STUDY Defence Premium Reduction Strategy

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OUR APPROACH Influence in the Workplace

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