Terms of Reference

Draft Terms of Reference for the Broad Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Scheme Review

Update - Consultation on Draft Terms of Reference Closed

The consultation period on the draft Terms of Reference for the WorkCover Board's Broad Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Scheme Review has now closed.

The Review received approximately 30 submissions from a broad cross-section of stakeholders, including workers, employers, industry representatives, insurers, legal professionals, service providers, and other interested members of the community.

The WorkCover Board would like to thank all stakeholders who took the time to provide feedback and contribute to this important stage of the review process. The submissions received will help inform the finalisation of the Terms of Reference and the next phase of the review.

Further information about the review, including upcoming opportunities for stakeholder engagement and key project milestones, will be published on this page in the coming months. Stakeholders are encouraged to check back regularly for updates.

The following draft Terms of Reference document has been distributed to a wide range of stakeholders for consultation and feedback over a 5-week timeframe. If you would like to contribute to the consultation and have not already been contacted, please send a request to participate to broadschemereview@justice.tas.gov.au.

These draft Terms of Reference set out the scope, purpose and objectives of the Broad Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Scheme Review They outline the matters to be examined, key areas of focus, and the principles that will guide the review process.

Once finalised, the independent Review Panel will use the Terms of Reference as the framework for its work, ensuring that consultations, research, analysis and recommendations remain focused on the issues. The document also provides transparency for stakeholders and the community by clearly defining the review's remit, expected outcomes and reporting requirements.

This document is intended to guide the Review Panel throughout the review and support a thorough, evidence-based assessment of the scheme's effectiveness, sustainability and operation.