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Use this form to request a private ruling on the worker status of a person or group of persons for premium purposes.
Note: To enter information, click in each field. Fields expand to accommodate the information entered. You will need to complete, print and sign this application and attach any supporting documents before lodging with the Worker Status Ruling branch - see back page for details.
Provide details of the person(s) or entity for whom this private ruling is for.
Note: A private ruling will only apply to the person (s) or entity named in the ruling and for the specified period. If you are unable to identify a fixed period, identify the event and start date for when this private ruling will apply.
The following checklist helps determine whether you have included enough information for the Authority to determine the private ruling.
Please complete each question to the best of your knowledge by selecting Yes or No from all relevant boxes.
Please take the time to check that you have answered all the relevant questions.
A private ruling only relates to whether the person(s) or entity is a worker for premium calculation purposes. Provide a full description of the situation or circumstance that you require a ruling on.
Please provide as much information as you feel necessary for us to make an accurate assessment Include all facts and attach any documents or evidence that support the information given to the Authority to determine the private ruling. Also attach the result of the worker status self-assessment tool used prior to completing this application.
This field expands to accommodate the information you enter.
How do you think this person(s) or entity should be treated? Include references to relevant legislation, public rulings and case law where appropriate.
I am applying for a private ruling and I certify that the information contained in this document and any attached documents is true and correct.
I confirm that I have received the permission of the person(s) or entity for whom this private ruling is about to include their personal information on this application.
Please print this form and sign the Declaration under Section F: Consent and signature. You can then lodge this form via fax or post to WorkCover at :
Should you wish to discuss your application further, call WorkCover NSW on 13 10 50.