Shocking new data shows the number of teachers filing WorkCover claims for assault and violence has almost doubled in just four years. New figures on the number of education teacher and other school ...

The government-run $7bn worker compensation insurance service, which last financial year processed 74,976 claims, has refocused staff to process claims quickly – which critics argue will lead to ...

They have also highlighted the number of psychological claims related to repeated assaults and exposure to abusive students, bullying, threats and a lack of support from supervisors. Between July 1, ...

Critics argue that this focus on speed, incentivised by rewards such as team lunches and vouchers, risks compromising the quality of care for injured workers. Calls for an inquiry have also emerged ...