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Our regulatory role

ReturnToWorkSA is responsible for regulating the Return to Work scheme to make sure that:

  • workers and employers receive appropriate, timely and effective services in the event a worker suffers a work injury
  • employers pay their fair share of premium
  • all parties subject to the Return to Work Act 2014- external site- external site (the Act) meet their rights and obligations.

These rights and obligations are outlined in the Act and Return to Work Regulations 2015- external site- external site. Please refer to Part 2, Division 3 of the Act- external site- external site for more information.

Important changes to the Act
The Return to Work (Employment and Progressive Injuries) Amendment Act 2024 came into effect on 1 December 2024.  More information and fact sheets can be found here.

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Our regulatory program
Our regulatory program is designed to protect the integrity and fairness of the Scheme. Those with obligations under the legislation can anticipate that ReturnToWorkSA will be undertaking workplace activities, education and applying sanctions where provided for and appropriate, to ensure those obligations are met. This includes:

  • worksite inspections and audits by Regulatory Officers
  • industry-specific education programs
  • self-insured evaluations
  • imposition of supplementary payments, fines and/or interest penalties
  • prosecutions.

Employer responsibilities
Employers have responsibility with respect to the retention, employment and re-employment of workers with an injury.
If you, as a worker, believe your employer is not complying with their obligations please contact us.- external site

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