Under the Return to Work Act 1986 (NT), employers must hold a workers' compensation insurance policy with an approved insurer if they employ anyone who performs work or a service under a written or oral contract.
If a worker is injured at work or develops an illness as a result of their work, they may be entitled to financial compensation. Workers' compensation insurance may include weekly payments to cover loss of earnings, reimbursement for reasonable medical and rehabilitation expenses, and lump sum payments in case of permanent impairment1.