Victoria to limit WorkCover compensation for stress after deal struck with opposition

Workers receiving payments beyond two-and-a-half years to undergo another impairment test under changes expected to pass parliament

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Workers’ compensation for mental health injuries such as stress and burnout will be limited after the Victorian government struck a deal to push through contentious changes to the state’s “broken” WorkCover scheme.

Premiums for businesses under the scheme would also be frozen for the 2024-25 financial year, under an agreement with the state’s opposition to secure support for the bill.

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