Upcoming Workers Compensation Reforms: Changes to ILARS

Updates to Workers Compensation Act 1987 (the Act) are due to come into effect in the coming weeks as part of the NSW Government’s Workers Compensation Reform. This includes new regulations to support the amendments to the Personal Injury Commission Act 2020 and...

Holiday Season Operating Hours and Thank You

As we approach the end of 2025, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your ongoing support and collaboration throughout the year. Your partnership has been invaluable, and we wish you and your loved ones a happy, healthy, and restful start to 2026.Solutions...

2024/25 Annual Report published

The Independent Review Office has published the 2024/2025 Annual Report. The Annual Report describes our operational performance for the year, progress against the IRO 2023-25 Direction, and our priorities for the future. This past year saw record demand for IRO...

Understanding IRO customer experience

The best source of information about the quality of our services is from the people who use them. Since 2022 the IRO has engaged independent market research firm FiftyFive5 (part of Accenture Song) to undertake independent surveys of the people who use our services....

Register now for IRO Regional Seminars in 2025

The Independent Review Office (IRO) will again run a series of Regional Seminars in early 2025. The half-day Seminars will include practical information on working with the IRO, trends and issues particular to your region and feature guidance on how best to...

New Independent Review Officer appointed

The NSW Government has appointed Samantha Taylor PSM to the role of Independent Review Officer from 3 February 2025.  Samantha brings more than 20 years executive experience to the Independent Review Office serving in senior roles in both NSW and Commonwealth...