Information Publication Scheme
We are committed to publishing our information proactively. This includes meeting our obligation under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 to publish a range of information in our Information Publication Scheme.
Required information
As part of our Information Publication Scheme, we must publish a range of information on our website.
Agency plan
Comcare is required under section 8(2)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 to publish the Comcare Information Publication Scheme Agency Plan (PDF, 206.4 KB). This describes how we meet our obligations under the Act.
Who we are
Comcare is required under sections 8(2)(b) and 8(2)(d) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 to publish information about the organisation and structure of the agency, the location of offices, governance arrangements, senior management team and statutory appointments. This information is available on the pages set out below.
What we do
Comcare is required under sections 8(2)(c) and 8(2)(j) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 to publish a description of the functions and powers of the agency, and the rules, guidelines, practices and precedents relating to those functions and powers.
- Promoting health and safety
- Preventing harm
- Early intervention
- Recovery and return to work
- Claims and benefits
- The Scheme
- Self-insurance
- Corporate policies, procedures and guidelines.
Operational information
We aim to publish Comcare’s operational information on our website:
- Information Publication Scheme list
- About us
- Our services
- Our priorities
- Our policies
- Comparative claims
- Employer premium performance
- Our communications
- Annual reports
- Harradine reports
- Research reports
- Our finances
- Our lists
- List of documents currently unavailable online
- Freedom of information disclosure log
- Contact us
- Forms
- Publications
- Download the Comcare Claims Manual - current as at 15 September 2023
(ZIP, 39.0 MB)
Reports and responses to parliament
Comcare is required under sections 8(2)(e) and 8(2)(h) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 to publish annual reports laid before the Parliament, and other information routinely provided to the Parliament:
Freedom of Information Disclosure Log and routinely requested information
Comcare is required under sections 8(2)(g) and 11C of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 to publish information to which the agency routinely gives access in response to freedom of information requests and the disclosure log of information that has been released under the Act.
Information that can be published resulting from freedom of information requests and any routinely released information from such requests is found in our Freedom of information disclosure log.
For further information please view:
Consultation arrangements
Comcare is required under section 8(2)(f) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 to publish information about consultation arrangements that enable members of the public to comment on specific policy proposals we are responsible for.
Information about how you can comment on public consultations we are running is listed in news and media.
Our priorities
Under section 8(4) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982, Comcare publishes information about our priorities which are described in our corporate plan.
Our finances
Under section 8(4) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982, Comcare publishes information about our finances, including what we spend and how we spend it, our financial statements and our financial management practices.
Comcare Cost Recovery Implementation statement (CRIS) 2023-24 (PDF, 930.6 KB)
How the Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission and Comcare implement cost recovery for activities and functions relating to self-insured licensees under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.
Comcare Regulatory Contributions statement 2023-24 (PDF, 267.1 KB)
How Comcare implements cost recovery for activities and functions under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 and Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
Outlines the financial performance and position and financial policies for Comcare in accordance with Commonwealth Financial Framework.
Requesting a document through the Publication Scheme
Contact us if you need a document in a different format or a document is not currently available for download:
- fill out the Information Publication Scheme Online Request form
- email foi@comcare.gov.au
- call us on 1300 366 979
- writing to the Information Accessibility Officer, Comcare, GPO Box 9905, Canberra ACT 2601.
To submit a request under the Freedom of Information Act 1982, see Request access to information.
