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Information about the Workers Compensation Independent Review Service for nominated representatives, agents and employers.

Resources for nominated representatives, agents and employers who are participating in a WCIRS review.

The Workers Compensation Independent Review Service (WCIRS)

WCIRS is a free, impartial service that reviews certain disputed decisions made by or on behalf of WorkSafe, when a worker believes a decision isn't right and conciliation hasn't resolved it.

Below is a collection of pages that are relevant to nominated representatives, agents and employers who are participating in a WCIRS review.

A nominated person or representative’s role during a Workers Compensation Independent Review of a decision  

An Agent's role during a Workers Compensation Independent Review of a decision  

Employer's role during a Workers Compensation Independent Review of a decision  

WorkCover claims manual  

A-Z of medical and like services.

Workplace Injury Commission (WIC)  

An independent service using principles of alternative dispute resolution to resolve workers compensation disputes in Victoria.

Law Institute of Victoria (LIV)  

Find information and resources along with help finding a lawyer to meet your needs.

WCIRS stakeholder monthly reports  

More information

Nominating a person or representative for a WCIRS review  

FAQs about the Workers Compensation Independent Review Service  

Workers Compensation Independent Review Service Exceptional Circumstances Policy  

Application for an independent review of an agent decision (online version)  

Application form for an independent review of an agent decision.

Application for an independent review of an agent decision (PDF version)  

About us – Workers Compensation Independent Review Service (WCIRS)  

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