Workers' Compensation Insurance
Administered by: WorkCover Western Australia
When is this regulatory obligation required?
You must obtain workers' compensation insurance if you employ any workers in your business.
A worker is any person to whose service an industrial award or industrial agreement applies, and any person you have engaged to work for the purposes of your trade or business. This includes:
- full-time workers on a wage or salary
- part-time, casual and seasonal workers
- workers on commission
- piece workers
- working directors
- contractors and sub-contractors (in some circumstances)
- family members (in some circumstances).
You must obtain workers' compensation insurance from an approved external provider. However, in some circumstances it is possible to be a self-insurer.
What are the eligibility requirements for this regulatory obligation?
All employers must obtain insurance unless they are granted an exemption.
Please consult directly with the Contact Officer for information on any eligibility requirements for an exemption.
What resources provide more information?
| Task | Type | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| General | Advisory Material | Insurers |
| Initial | Advisory Material | Who is a Worker and Employer? |
What legislation specifies this regulatory obligation?
Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 (Western Australia)
Workers Compensation and Injury Management Regulations 2024 (Western Australia)
Who can you talk to for more information?
Enquiries
WorkCover Western Australia
| Operating address | 2 Bedbrook Place Shenton Park Western Australia 6008 |
| Phone | 08 9388 5555 |
| Fax | 08 9388 5550 |
| Phone | 1300 794 744 |
| records@workcover.wa.gov.au | |
| Business website | WorkCover Western Australia |
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