Comcare and Fair Work Commission referrals and claims in current financial year to 2 June 2026 - Office of the National Rural Health Commissioner

Question

24. In relation to department/agency: a. In the current financial year to date, how many matters have been referred to Comcare? Of those claims referred to Comcare, redacting confidential information, advise in which division the claimant works or worked and the circumstances surrounding the claim. b. What has the Department/agency learned from past Comcare claims? c. Of those employees who submitted a Comcare claim, how many returned to work after a period of absence? 25. In relation to the department/agency: a. In the current financial year to date, how many matters have been referred to the Fair Work Commission? b. Of those matters referred to either, please provide a comprehensive account of the circumstances, redacting confidential information, including in which division the employee is or was employed, the nature of the complaint and the nature of the determination of the Fair Work Commission, Fair Work Ombudsman and/or conciliator.

Answer

Please see attached answer.

Documents

• Question with answer (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
• NRHC SQ26-004142.pdf (opens in a new tab)