New South Wales Government

An Act is legislation made by Parliament. Acts often have regulation making powers, allowing regulations to be made under them.

WorkCover’s main statutory functions are to administer the following Acts:

• Explosives Act 2003 
• Rural Workers Accommodation Act 1969 
• Sporting Injuries Insurance Act 1978 
• Workers Compensation Act 1987 
• Workers Compensation (Bush Fire, Emergency and Rescue Services) Act 1987
• Workers’ Compensation (Dust Diseases) Act 1942.
• Work Health and Safety Act 2011
• Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998.

 Call 13 10 50 for more information about WorkCover's main statutory functions.