Campaigning by the PSA CPSU NSW, in tandem with other unions in our state, has seen the State Government fail to pass legislation slashing access to workers’ compensation.

The State Government wanted to make it harder for injured workers to access help by raising the “whole-person impairment” benchmark for psychological injury to 30–31 per cent.

The PSA CPSU NSW was among a number of unions that opposed the changes, encouraging members to lobby local politicians, including the cross benchers whose support was vital for the legislation to pass.

On Friday 14 November 2025, Premier Chris Minns admitted the changes would not pass.

The PSA CPSU NSW thanks all members who helped campaign against these unjust changes to a workers’ compensation scheme that protects the people who do so much for our state.