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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Anne Davies NSW state correspondent

Workers’ compensation changes to slash number of psychological injury claims across NSW

Workers in Sydney
Unions NSW says Labor and the Coalition have ‘taken a sledgehammer’ to workers’ comp for ‘traumatised and vulnerable workers’ with psychological injuries. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters

Workers suffering psychological injuries in New South Wales will have their compensation entitlements slashed under a controversial deal between Labor and the Coalition.

The major parties announced on Thursday that they would pass legislation early in 2026 that would freeze premiums for 18 months, saving businesses and charities from a projected 36% increase over the next three years.

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