Workers
Workers compensation is compensation payable to a worker who suffers an injury or disease arising out of or in the course of the worker’s employment.
For information about workers compensation for injured workers and for employers, go to WorkSafe Tasmania’s website.
Asbestos
Asbestos compensation is available for:
- a worker who develops an asbestos-related disease as a result of exposure to asbestos during the course of their work in Tasmania; and
- certain family members of a worker who has died as a result of asbestos-related disease.
For information about asbestos compensation, go to WorkSafe Tasmania’s website.
Victims of Crime
Under the Victims of Crime Assistance Act, victims of a violent crime by one person against another may be able to claim for financial assistance through the government if they are unable to recover monies from the offender.
For information about financial support for victims of crime, go to Victims Support Services website
Construction company failures
The Tasmanian Government has established the Financial Assistance Package for consumers affected by construction company failures.
For information about the Financial Assistance Package, go to Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS)