ContactReporting on the effectiveness of the Scheme
The WorkCover Board Tasmania receives regular reports detailing the operation and effectiveness of the Tasmanian Asbestos Compensation Scheme, and other qualitative information.
Collecting data relevant to the administration of the Act
Key figures from 2022-23:
- 14 new applications received by the Asbestos Compensation Commissioner, which is 3 less than last year
- of the 14 new claims, 11 were accepted, 1 was not accepted, and 2 claims are pending
- $4,717,846 paid in lump sum compensation, funeral benefits and rehabilitation costs
- $158,531 paid in claimant medical expenses
- $8,676,014 received in asbestos levy contributions
- the asbestos levy rate has been set at 2.0% for 2023-24, which is unchanged from 2022-23
As at 30 June 2023, the total number of compensation claims received since the Scheme began is 218.