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NSW psychological injury threshold rises again

Takes effect July 1, 2027By WorkblissUpdated October 19, 2026

What’s happening

The whole-person impairment threshold for new NSW psychological injury claims rises from 25% to more than 26%, then to at least 28% from July 1, 2029.

What to do

Plan for more employees with mental injuries to depend on employer support, not the workers' compensation scheme.

How Workbliss can help

Workbliss runs stress, resilience and mental health programs, plus manager training on spotting early signs, across your locations.

Plan support for your teams

Source

hsfkramer.com. Checked October 19, 2026.