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Farid Farid

Scandals dog attempts to 'get it right' on workers comp

The NSW government lashed Mark Latham's proposed changes to workers compensation legislation. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Reforming Australia's largest workers compensation scheme shouldn't be rushed, critics of planned changes say, as seeking a "better outcome" outweighs concerns over one MP's scandals.

Recent analysis found the NSW scheme could perform even worse under proposals put forward by controversial independent MP Mark Latham, but proponents say existing plans would desert seriously injured workers.

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