Tasmania’s workers’ compensation system is under fire as payouts have tripled in a decade, soaring from $32.7 million to $143.4 million — just as the state plans to slash 1,700 public service jobs. Frontline workers like paramedics and firefighters are driving up mental health claims, especially PTSD, prompting a review by WorkCover Board Tasmania to make the system fairer and sustainable. But opposition fears the changes could severely restrict access to long-term support, demanding guarantees that no one loses out — while the Treasurer insists full details must be seen first. The government is also considering removing automatic work-related presumptions for PTSD, despite mounting evidence of rising costs and growing need. With police and emergency services facing skyrocketing insurance premiums, tensions mount as policymakers scramble to balance worker protection with fiscal responsibility — and more tough decisions lie ahead.
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