Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 section 89

Reporting of accidents by employers

Section 89 sets out the powers to make regulations requiring employers to report workplace accidents and assist with occupational injuries benefit claims.

• Employers may be required to report workplace accidents that could give rise to occupational injuries benefit claims
• Accident reports must be submitted in the prescribed format and within specified timeframes
• Employers must provide information needed to process and determine benefit claims
• Additional steps may be prescribed to facilitate accident notification and the claims process