The functions of
WorkCover WA are to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the
workers’ compensation scheme established by this Act and without
limiting the generality of the foregoing —
(a) to
monitor compliance with the workers’ compensation scheme by employers,
insurers and others participating in or affected by the workers’
compensation scheme; and
(b) to
control and administer the General Account and the Trust Account; and
(c) to
promote and coordinate the management and treatment of accidents, injuries,
losses of functions and diseases in respect of which compensation may be
payable under this Act; and
(d) to
fix insurance premium rates and perform the related functions conferred upon
it by Part VIII; and
(e) to
resolve or assist in resolving disputes under this Act through conciliation
and arbitration; and
(f) to
obtain from insurers, self-insurers and others who participate in or provide
services in connection with the workers’ compensation scheme data
enabling WorkCover WA to compile and record such statistics, records and
reports as it considers necessary or desirable for the operation of the
workers’ compensation scheme and administration of this Act; and
(g) to
review the sufficiency of the data provided to WorkCover WA by insurers,
self-insurers and others who participate in or provide services in connection
with the workers’ compensation scheme, and whether or not criteria
developed by WorkCover WA or prescribed by the regulations for assessing the
performance of those persons are being met; and
(h) to
promote awareness of and disseminate information about the workers’
compensation scheme; and
(i)
to undertake research to advance or support the purposes
of the Act or the performance of the other functions of WorkCover WA; and
(j) to
promote the prevention of accidents, injuries, losses of functions, and
diseases of a kind in respect of which compensation may be payable under this
Act; and
(k) to
advise the Minister on —
(i)
matters to do with insurance that is required by this
Act; and
(ii)
WorkCover WA’s functions under this Act; and
(iii)
the policy to be followed in the State with regard to
workers’ compensation; and
(iv)
any other matter referred by the Minister to WorkCover WA
for its advice.
[Section 100 inserted: No. 31 of 2011 s. 97.]