Each state / territory has its own Worker's Compensation system, plus the Commonwealth has one for the public service. They vary in details, but generally they provide an on-going income for a period while an employee recovers or is rehabilitated following a workplace injury. A job must be kept open for a period for an employee on worker's compensation.

Further information about each system can be found at the following links:

New South Wales

Victoria

Queensland

South Australia

Western Australia

Tasmania

ACT

NT

Commonwealth Public Service - Comcare

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