Victorian Workcover Authority

Victorian Workcover Authority

The Victorian Workcover Authority is a government authority established by the State Government of Victoria, Australia. It is has three functions:

* Policing occupational health and safety legislation
* Providing worker's compensation
* Providing rehabilitation to injured workers.

Most employers must, by law, obtain insurance from the VWA before they may employ any workers.


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