Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Interest Rate Notice 2026
Summary
The Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations has issued the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Interest Rate Notice 2026. This notice, authorized by the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988, specifies the rate of interest payable under section 26(3) of the Act.
What changed
This notice, issued by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, specifies the interest rate applicable under section 26(3) of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988. The notice is dated March 24, 2026, and is authorized by the Act itself.
Employers and relevant parties involved in workers' compensation claims under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 should review this notice to understand the applicable interest rate for payments. While no specific compliance deadline is mentioned beyond the effective date, awareness of this rate is crucial for accurate financial calculations and dispute resolution within the workers' compensation framework.
What to do next
- Review the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Interest Rate Notice 2026 for applicable interest rates.
- Ensure financial calculations related to workers' compensation payments adhere to the specified interest rate.
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Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Rate of Interest Payable – s26(3)) Notice 2026
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- Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
This item is authorised by the following title:
- Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 Latest version F2026L00307 24 March 2026
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