Regulatory Services
WorkCover WA’s approach to regulation is underpinned by a set of principles, informed by the Australian and New Zealand School of Government. The principles have been designed to ensure consistent regulatory decision making and processes which include:
- continuous improvement and building trust
- risk based and data driven
- collaboration and engagement.
Read our Regulatory Statement of Intent 2024.
ComplianceThe role of compliance at WorkCover WA is to identify suspected breaches of statutory obligations, to investigate and pursue appropriate enforcement action where required.
Read our Employer Compliance Policy.
The role of regulation at WorkCover WA is to ensure licenced and approved service providers operate effectively in the workers compensation scheme in Western Australia, and to establish and monitor performance standards for all service providers.
We regulate service providers by setting clear expectations in specialised Principles and Standards. These can be found under Service Provider Resources.
The role of communication and education at WorkCover WA is to provide education, advice and assistance to all stakeholders to increase engagement and optimise scheme performance.
Find out more about how we communicate and educate through our Stakeholder Engagement Charter.