Question On Notice No. 2032 asked in the Legislative Council on 19 March 2019 by Hon Alison Xamon
Question Directed to the: Minister for Regional Development representing the Minister for Industrial Relations
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
Question
I refer to the responsibilities of WorkCover and I ask:
(a) does WorkCover monitor and/or audit the use of private investigators by the insurers providing WorkCover-compliant insurance to Western Australian businesses in relation to Workers Compensation claims;
(b) if yes to (a), what information does WorkCover monitor and collect regarding this use of private investigators;
(c) does WorkCover monitor and/or audit the use of medical professionals by the insurers providing WorkCover-compliant insurance to Western Australian businesses in relation to Workers Compensation claims; and
(d) if yes to (c), what information does WorkCover monitor and collect regarding the use of medical professionals by the insurers?
Answered on 7 May 2019
(a) No
(b) Not applicable
(c) No
(d) Not applicable