Rates, fees and payments are published through regulations.

Regulations are published in the Government Gazettes located on the Western Australian Legislation website.

Indexation of Workers Compensation Payments

Indexation of Workers Compensation Payments Schedule 2024/25
This document contains information on variations to the indexation of workers compensation payments.

Previous years

For previous years, see the Previous years’ fees page.

Recommended premium rates

Recommended premium rates

WorkCover WA’s recommended premium rates for 2025/26 apply to workers compensation policies issued or renewed with a period of insurance commencing from and after 4pm 30 June 2025.


WorkCover WA Recommended Premium Rates 2025/26

PDF document detailing the 2025/26 recommended premium rates for each industry class.

Media Statement from the Acting Chief Executive Officer WorkCover WA 4 April 2025 

Media Statement from the Acting Chief Executive Officer WorkCover WA made on 4 April 2025 about the recommended premium rates for 2025/26.

Actuarial assessment of the Recommended Premium Rates 2025/26 

Actuarial report on the 2025/26 recommended premium rates.


Previous years

For previous years, see the Previous years’ fees page.

Further resources

Recommended Premium Rates 2025/26
Microsoft Excel document detailing the 2025/26 recommended premium rates for each industry class.

Consolidated WC12 Statement of Wages and Claims 2023/24

Details of the 2023/24 Consolidated WC12 – Statement of Wages and Claims for premium rating returning entities.

Premium rating classification

The WorkCover WA Industry Classification Order is made under section 253 of the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 and provides for the assignment of WorkCover WA premium rating classifications (PRCs) to identify an employer’s industry for the purpose of calculating premiums for workers compensation policies.

The PRC applicable to an employer will depend on the employer’s predominant business activity. The resources below include WorkCover WA’s PRCs for all industry classes and explain the industry classification system.


WorkCover WA Industry Classification Order – Second Edition April 2025

The WorkCover WA Industry Classification Order and PRCs is effective from and after 4pm 30 June 2025.


WorkCover WA Premium Rating Codes
Lists all the PRCs in a spreadsheet format.


ABS ANZSIC 06 Classification Book
The official ANZSIC 2006 publication produced by the ABS.


ABS ANZSIC 06 Desktop Search Engine
An ABS maintained web-based search function for ANZSIC 2006 codes.

Previous editions

The WorkCover WA Industry Classification Order 1st edition is effective 1 July 2024 to 4pm 30 June 2025.

Medical fees

The Workers Compensation (Medical Services) Fees Order 2024 (No.2) fixes the maximum amount of compensation payable for a medical expense, incurred or to be incurred, for a medical service as a result of a worker’s injury from employment under the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023. The Order applies a 4.41% increase to fees from 1 November 2024.

Maximum fees and charges apply to:

  • Medical attendances and services
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Ancillary Services
    • Certificates of capacity
    • Return to work case conferences
    • Medical reports
    • Return to work programs
    • Services additional to usual medical management.

See also: General Practitioner Consultation Fees and Codes 2024.

Previous years

For previous years, see the Previous years’ fees page.

Approved permanent impairment assessor fees

The Workers Compensation (Approved Permanent Impairment Assessor) Fees Order 2024 (No.2) fixes scales of fees and charges for permanent impairment assessment services provided by approved permanent impairment assessors under the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023. The Order applies a 4.41% increase to fees from 1 November 2024.

Previous years

For previous years, see the Previous years’ fees page.

Allied health provider fees

The Workers Compensation (Health Services) Fees Order 2024 (No.2) fixes the maximum amount of compensation payable for a health expense, incurred or to be incurred, for a health service as a result of a worker’s injury from employment under the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023. The Order applies a 4.41% increase to fees from 1 November 2024.

Maximum fees and charges apply to the health services below:

  • Acupuncture
  • Chiropractic
  • Clinical psychology
  • Counselling psychology
  • Exercise program
  • Mental health social work
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Osteopathy
  • Psychology
  • Physiotherapy
  • Speech Pathology.

Treatment Management Plans:

Occupational Therapy – Upper Limb Services – Treatment Management Plan


Physiotherapy Treatment Management Plan


Previous years

For previous years, see the Previous years’ fees page.

Workplace rehabilitation provider fees

The Workers Compensation (Workplace Rehabilitation Services) Fees Order 2024 (No.2) fixes the maximum amount of compensation payable for a workplace rehabilitation expense, incurred or to be incurred, for a workplace rehabilitation service as a result of a worker’s injury from employment under the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023. The Order applies a 4.41% increase to fees from 1 November 2024.

For previous years, see the Previous years’ fees page.

Public hospital service charges for compensable patients
These fees are current from 1 July 2024.

Public Hospital Fees for Compensable Patients 2024-25

Previous years

For previous years, see the Previous years’ fees page.

GST information
GST implications affect the reporting of costs for service providers, and insurers or self-insurers. This section offers information on the reporting of GST components for service costs, including those reported as part of the claims data specifications.

Go to GST information.