OZ Workers Comp 2026 – Australian Worker’s Compensation Summit 2026

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OZ Workers Comp 2026 -Australian Worker’s Compensation Summit 2026

19th-20th November, 2026, Sydney Central Hotel

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The 2nd Annual OZ Workers’ Compensation Conference 2026 brings together senior leaders from employers, insurers, regulators, legal experts, healthcare providers and workplace safety professionals to explore the future of workers’ compensation in Australia. Workers’ compensation in Australia is currently undergoing significant structural, financial, and legislative turbulence, primarily driven by a massive rise in psychological injury claims and the resulting strain on the financial sustainability of state schemes, particularly in New South Wales (NSW). Key issues in 2025-2026 involve rising claim costs, difficult return-to-work rates for mental health cases, and major reforms that seek to tighten eligibility.
As organisations face rising psychological injury claims, increasing regulatory scrutiny, workforce transformation, evolving legal frameworks and rapid advances in technology and AI, the workers’ compensation landscape is
undergoing significant change. This conference provides a unique platform to examine emerging trends, share practical strategies and collaborate on solutions that improve recovery outcomes, workplace wellbeing and claims performance.
Over two days, delegates will gain valuable insights into regulatory reforms, psychosocial risk management, claims excellence, return-to-work innovation, governance, fraud prevention, technology adoption and the future of workplace health and safety

Why You Should Attend:

Gain practical insights into the latest workers’ compensation reforms, policies and regulatory developments
Learn how leading organisations are improving recovery outcomes and return-to-work performance.
Explore strategies for managing psychological injury claims and supporting workplace mental health.
Understand how AI, predictive analytics and emerging technologies are transforming claims management and risk assessment.
Hear directly from regulators, employers, insurers, legal experts and healthcare professionals.
Benchmark your organisation’s approach against industry best practice.
Network with senior decision-makers and industry leaders from across the workers’ compensation ecosystem.

Who Should Attend?

Government and industry including employers, regulators and policy makers, workers compensation organisations, lawyers, insurance companies, WC consultants, software vendors, health and wellbeing, rehabilitation and safety experts, psychologists and behaviourists, risk management experts , HR professionals, ethics and diversity advisors and advocates; academics and researchers, Association representatives and others.

Sponsorship & Speaking Opportunities:

The OZ Workers’ Compensation Conference 2026 provides sponsors with a unique opportunity to position their organisation as a trusted partner and thought leader within Australia’s workers’ compensation sector. As the industry navigates significant change driven by mental health challenges, regulatory reform, workforce evolution and technological innovation, this event attracts key decision-makers responsible for claims management, workplace health and safety, rehabilitation, risk, insurance, legal services, technology and employee wellbeing. For more details email us: – sponsorship@ibrc.com.au

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Early Invited Key Opinion Leaders Includes:

Speakers of The OZ Workers Comp 2026 - Australian Worker’s Compensation Summit 2026

Dr Peter Prasad

Head of Workplace Health and Safety, Qantas

Daryan Rosic

National Mental Health Program and Initiative Specialist, Allianz Australia

Rachael Ford

Manager Policy and Regulation Workers' Compensation, Suncorp

David Burroughs

Chief Mental Health Officer, Westpac

Olga Nowicka

Manager – Claims (Workers Compensation) NSW Police Force

Prof Alex Collie

Research Group, Division of Health Director Healthy Working Lives School of Public Health and Preventive Systems, Services and Policy, Medicine Monash University