Scheme Monitoring Committee

The Scheme Monitoring Committee (the Committee) is established under Section 141 of the Return to Work Act 1986.

The function of the Scheme Monitoring Committee is to:

• monitor the viability and performance of the workers' compensation scheme;
• monitor premium rates offered for workers' compensation in the Northern Territory;
• receive submissions from persons relating to premium rates charged for workers' compensation insurance policies in the Northern Territory and elsewhere;
• monitor and publish data on overall underwriting results;
• advise the Minister on the basis of its consideration of information it obtained by it; and
• consider and report on the effectiveness of the premiums offered by insurers;
  • in encouraging employers to develop and maintain safe working practices; and
  • penalising employers that do not maintain safe working practices.

The Committee consists of the Work Health Authority and representatives from industry sector including employers, workers and insurers.