Under the changes, workers suffering stress and burnout will no longer be able to access weekly WorkCover benefits. They will instead be eligible for 13 weeks of provisional payments to cover medical treatment, along with access to enhanced psychosocial support services.
The deal with the opposition means the legislation, which restricts eligibility and testing requirements to curtail skyrocketing costs, was expected to pass the upper house as early as Tuesday.
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