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NSW Leaders Strike Deal: 18-Month Workers' Comp Premium Freeze

12/11/2025

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Sloane Negotiates Reform

Kellie Sloane, NSW Opposition Leader, ended a six-month stalemate on workers' compensation reforms by negotiating with Treasurer Daniel Mookhey to freeze insurance premiums for 18 months.
An 18-month premium freeze should alleviate price hikes for businesses.
The stalemate was driven by opposition from shadow treasurer Damien Tudehope over access restrictions for injured workers.
The Labor government aimed to finalize reforms by year-end but faced upper-house challenges.

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Mookhey Alters Compensation

A New South Wales (NSW) deal between Labor and the Coalition will reduce compensation entitlements for workers with psychological injuries by raising permanent impairment threshold from 15% to 25%.
The legislation is set to pass in 2026 and freezes premiums for 18 months.
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said changes aim to stabilize workers' compensation system and encourage return-to-work.
Critics, including Unions NSW, argue higher threshold undermines support for vulnerable workers.

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Sloane Negotiates Reform

Kellie Sloane, NSW Opposition Leader, ended a six-month stalemate on workers' compensation reforms by negotiating with Treasurer Daniel Mookhey to freeze insurance premiums for 18 months.
An 18-month premium freeze should alleviate price hikes for businesses.
The stalemate was driven by opposition from shadow treasurer Damien Tudehope over access restrictions for injured workers.
The Labor government aimed to finalize reforms by year-end but faced upper-house challenges.

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