Increased psychological injuries pose the greatest challenge to NSW workers' compensation, which needs improved case management, the scheme's chief says.
The upper house law and justice committee on Monday heard from union representatives and executives from the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) and Insurance and Care NSW (icare).
Psychological claimants took longer to return to work, 20 weeks on average, compared to six weeks for physical injuries, SIRA chief executive Adam Dent told the hearing.
