#100: Overhauled: Workers Compensation Reforms Part 2

#100: Overhauled: Workers Compensation Reforms Part 2

June 25, 2026 · 13 min

About this episode

The episode discusses recent reforms in workers compensation in NSW, focusing on psychological injury claims and related legal changes.

In Part 2 of our workers compensation reform series, Jemillah Hughes and Chelsea Budd discuss the NSW Government's recent consultation process, proposed requirements for relevant conduct claims, amendments to the Section 11A defence, and significant changes to psychological injury thresholds. With key questions still to be answered, they examine what these developments could mean for the future of psychological injury claims in NSW.

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Host: Jemillah Hughes

Guest: Chelsea Budd

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Organizations: NSW Government, Section 11A

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