New South Wales Government

Fraud is not restricted to persons directly involved in a claim or policy.

Fraud could be committed against the workers compensation system by someone who is indirectly involved in the claim.

Examples of other types of fraud:

• spouse/partner/relative/friend of a worker or employer, eg. a spouse or partner who submits a false document on behalf of the worker
• a witness to an alleged work related injury, eg. a co-worker who makes a false statement supporting a fraudulent claim
• staff involved in administering the system, eg. internal fraud 

Such persons will be investigated and prosecuted in the same manner as an employer, injured worker or service provider that commits fraud against the system.

To report suspected fraud

• phone the Fraud hotline 02 4321 5755
• email the Fraud Investigation Branch at fraudinvestigation@workcover.nsw.gov.au
• fax the referral form to 02 9287 4365 or
• mail the referral form to WorkCover Fraud Investigation Branch, Locked Bag 2906, Lisarow, NSW 2252

Note: fraud referrals can be made anonymously.

Call 13 10 50 for more information about fraud.