Western Australian Numbered Acts Western Australian Numbered Acts (1) In this
section —
service provider means an insurer, self-insurer or
other person who participates in or provides services in connection with the
workers compensation scheme.
(2) WorkCover WA has
the following functions —
(a) to
promote understanding of the workers compensation scheme through education and
information;
(b) to
promote and support the return to work of injured workers;
(c) to
license, approve and regulate service providers that perform functions under
this Act;
(d) to
monitor compliance by workers, employers and service providers affected by the
workers compensation scheme;
(e) to
issue guidelines to assist service providers to perform their obligations
under this Act;
(f) to
provide for the resolution of disputes in a manner that is fair, just,
economical, informal and quick;
(g) to
fix recommended premium rates for workers compensation policies;
(h) to
control and administer the General Account, the Trust Account and the DI Fund;
(i)
to collect data from service providers and compile and
publish information and reports as WorkCover WA considers necessary and
desirable;
(j) to
undertake and participate in research to advance or support the purposes of
the workers compensation scheme and this Act;
(k) to
promote the prevention of injuries from employment;
(l) to
advise the Minister on the operation and effectiveness of the workers
compensation scheme and any matter the Minister refers to WorkCover WA;
(m) any
other function given to WorkCover WA under this or another Act.