What does the Personal Compensation Stream (Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation) do?

The Personal Compensation Stream (Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation) determines dispute relating to workers compensation under the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.

When the Tribunal receives a referral, it will follow a process of determining the referral which includes:

• notifying relevant people about the application
• listing the referral for a teleconference Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) or a hearing;
• conducting ADR; or
• conducting the hearing and making a decision.

This website provides information about:

• the different types of referrals that the Personal Compensation Stream (Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation) can receive;
• how someone can make the referrals;
• the things people need to do if they are part of the proceedings; and
• how the referral will be determined;
• where you can get assistance and advice;
• what you can do if you disagree with a decision of the Tribunal.

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We can help with matters in relation to disputes that arise over any aspect of a claim for compensation including (but not limited to):

• Payment of medical, rehabilitation or other expenses
• Starting or stopping of weekly compensation payments
• Amount of weekly payments
• Return to work or rehabilitation programs.

We cannot help with:

• Making a workers compensation claim;
• Legal advice;
• Assistance in relation to employment disputes
• WorkCover investigations

General enquiries regarding entitlements or the operation or administration of the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 should be made to Worksafe Tasmania. Phone 1300 366 322.