ReturnToWorkSA Prosecutions

In reply to Mr SZAKACS (Cheltenham) (18 November 2020). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer): I have been advised the following:

No prosecutions were recorded during 2019-20. Charges were laid against one worker in relation to alleged dishonesty offences under section 196 of the Return to Work Act 2014.

The total amount paid out in common law claims for workers in 2019-20 was nil.

ReturnToWorkSA reports on premium charged rather than premium collected by financial year.

The total premium charged by ReturnToWorkSA for all registered employers for the 2019-20 premium year was $517 million.

The total premium charged by ReturnToWorkSA for labour hire operators for the 2019-20 premium year was $22.6 million.

The total premium charged by ReturnToWorkSA for labour hire operators as a percentage total premium charged for all registered employers for the 2019-20 premium year was 4.4 per cent.