| Personal Injury Commission of New South Wales | |
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| Established | 1 March 2022 |
| Jurisdiction | New South Wales, Australia |
| Composition method | Vice-regal appointment upon Premier's nomination, following advice of the Attorney General and Cabinet |
| Authorized by | Parliament of New South Wales via the Personal Injury Commission Act 2020 (NSW) |
| Appeals to | New South Wales District or Supreme Court |
| Website | www.pi.nsw.gov.au |
| President | |
| Currently | Judge Gerard Phillips |
The Personal Injury Commission resolves disputes between people injured in motor accidents and workplaces in NSW, insurers and employers.[1]
The Personal Injury Commission was established by the Personal Injury Commission Act 2020 (NSW)[2] and came into effect in March 2021.
Previously, personal injury claims within New South Wales was dealt with by other tribunals, such as former Workers Compensation Commission, and the Motor Accident Authority (now the State Insurance Regulatory Authority) which delivered the Medical Assessment Service, the Claims Assessment & Resolution Service, and thereafter the Dispute Resolution Service. All these services are now under the Personal Injury Commission, as of March 2021.[3]
The commission was presided over by a judge, called a President, and was appointed by the Governor of New South Wales on the recommendation of the Attorney General of New South Wales. The President was the head of the commission and determines appeals and questions of law. The President also appoints Medical Assessors and Members. The Registrar oversees the day-to-day operations of the commission and makes decisions about certain disputes. Members and Medical Assessors are decision makers who are independent of the worker, employer, insurer, or any other party involved in a dispute.[4]
- ^ "The role of the Commission | Personal Injury Commission". pi.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ "View - NSW legislation". legislation.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ "What You Need to Know About the New NSW Personal Injury Commission - BPC Lawyers". bpclaw.com.au. 29 January 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ "Commission members". Workers Compensation Commission. Government of New South Wales. Retrieved 12 August 2016.