Access to our Brisbane, Canberra and Melbourne offices is currently restricted. To visit us at these locations, call 1300 366 979 to arrange an appointment.

Learn more about good work
Get the latest national work health and safety news and evidence.

New Permanent Impairment Guide in effect from 1 April 2023

3 April 2023

New Guide to the Assessment of the Degree of Permanent Impairment – Edition 3.0 under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 in effect from 1 April 2023.


The Guide to the Assessment of the Degree of Permanent Impairment – Edition 2.1 made under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act) has expired.

Decision makers should now refer to the Guide to the Assessment of the Degree of Permanent Impairment - Edition 3.0 when assessing claims for permanent impairment and non-economic loss received from 1 April 2023.

Please see information sheet for more detail about the new Guide.

Page last reviewed: 03 April 2023

Comcare
GPO Box 9905, Canberra, ACT 2601
1300 366 979 | www.comcare.gov.au

Date printed 21 Nov 2024

https://www.comcare.gov.au/about/news-events/news/new-permanent-impairment-guide-in-effect-from-1-april-2024