NSW Coalition and unions unlikely allies against Labor’s ‘nasty laws’ to curtail workers’ compensation claims

Mark Speakman says he will push for the status quo of 15% impairment as the level of injury that triggers compensation, rather than Labor’s proposed 30%. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP

The New South Wales opposition and the union movement have become unlikely allies in opposing the central plank of the Minns government’s “nasty laws” to curtail workers’ compensation claims for psychological injuries.

The opposition leader, Mark Speakman, said on Tuesday he would be pushing for the status quo of 15% impairment as the level of injury that would trigger compensation. He wants amendments or a parliamentary inquiry.