Framework Coverage
SRC Act 1988
The legislative framework for Commonwealth workers compensation
Comcare Scheme
Australia's Commonwealth workers compensation scheme
Section 14 Liability
The gateway liability provision for all WC claims
AI Tools in Claims
Where AI adds value and where governance is required
ART Review Rights
Review and appeal rights under the SRC Act
Incapacity Payments
NWE, step-down, and incapacity calculation guidance
Articles
Practice Guidance & Analysis
Treating Practitioner Reports and AI: Where the Workflow Helps and Where It Hurts
AI is a strong summariser of treating practitioner reports and a poor judge of medical evidence. The line between the two is the difference between speed and risk.
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Predictive Analytics and Claims Triage: A Risk Analysis for Scheme Operators
Predictive triage models promise faster decisions and better outcomes. They also concentrate legal, ethical, and procedural fairness risk. Here is how to think about both.
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The Incapacity Cross-Check Workflow: AI as a Calculation Auditor
Section 19 calculations are arithmetic-heavy and error-prone. AI shines as a second pair of eyes, not as the primary calculator. Here is the workflow.
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Comcare's April 2026 AI Tool Guidance: What Practitioners Need to Read
Comcare's April 2026 guidance signals where the regulator's expectations now sit on AI use in claims management. Five themes you can act on this quarter.
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The De-Identification Toolkit for Case Managers Working With AI
A working toolkit for case managers who use AI inside live claim files. Five identifier categories, a placeholder convention, and a daily desk routine.
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Reading the Reasoning Trail: A Case Note on AI Drafted Determinations
An illustrative case profile that mirrors live ART concerns: when an AI drafted determination cannot be unwound to its underlying reasoning, the determination itself is at risk.
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SRC Act and AI Assisted Determinations: A Practitioner Framework
AI can draft a determination in minutes, but the SRC Act still demands a qualified human decision maker. Here is the practitioner framework that keeps both true.
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SRC Act and ART decisions
Coming soon. A fortnightly tracker covering ART decisions on liability, incapacity, and rehabilitation under the SRC Act 1988, with practitioner notes on how AI-assisted determinations are being treated. Subscribe to the Brief to be notified when the tracker goes live.
Tools
Practical instruments
AI Readiness Assessment
Bespoke role-specific question banks for case managers, WC managers, and claims and compliance officers.
AI Tool Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of major AI tools with criteria weighted for WC practitioners.
WC Self-Assessment
Coming soon. A practitioner self-assessment for AI use across intake, liability, and rehabilitation workflows.
Disclaimer. Content on this page is general information only. It is not legal, compliance, or professional advice. The SRC Act 1988 should always be consulted directly. Practitioners should refer to current Comcare guidelines and seek legal advice where required. Nothing on this page constitutes a formal determination or interpretation of law.