Role of NT WorkSafe
NT WorkSafe is the administrative arm of the Work Heath Authority. The Work Health Authority is a person appointed by the Minister under the Work Health Administration Act 2011.
Below are the functions provided by NT WorkSafe:
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Powers under the Act
NT WorkSafe has powers under the Return to Work Act 1986 to:
- administer the Act
- monitor compliance with and enforce the Act
- further the Objects of the Act
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Rehabilitation
In its role to administer the Act, NT WorkSafe:
- encourages the provision of appropriate and early rehabilitation treatment of workers incapacitated or impaired in compensation incidents
- identifies the rehabilitation services needed in the Northern Territory for workers injured in workplace injuries
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Monitor
A key role of NT WorkSafe is to monitor, collect and analyse data on compensable incidents in the Territory.
- records the Authority holds for its purposes are all policies of insurance or indemnity issued, cancelled, renewed or lapsed and every claim made and payments made on these claims
- NT Worksafe codes NT claim information for statistical purposes and provides statistical data to Safe Work Australia to meet national reporting requirements
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Insurers
At its absolute discretion, NT WorkSafe approves insurers and self-insurers:
- to provide workers’ compensation insurance subject to conditions the Authority thinks appropriate
- it is important that insurers work co-operatively with NT WorkSafe to achieve the best performance for the scheme.