The NSW government’s workplace mental injury law reforms have been put on hold after a parliamentary committee extended its inquiry into the plans.

As part of its longer inquiry, the Public Accountability and Works Committee is seeking submissions on the proposals.

The Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 passed the state’s lower house but failed to clear the upper house and was referred to the committee for another inquiry and report.

“The community is understandably concerned about this legislation. I am pleased that we will be progressing with a longer inquiry, receiving submissions and conducting another hearing,” Greens MP and committee chair Abigail Boyd said.

The committee held its first hearing last week, with claims service providers and the National Insurance Brokers Association among stakeholders providing their views.

“The first hearing gave the committee the chance to examine the financial assumptions underpinning the reforms to workers’ compensation in this bill,” Ms Boyd said.

“It is clear from this hearing that there is more for us consider.

She says the committee “acknowledges reform is needed. However we must get this right to ensure a fair, equitable and balanced workers’ compensation scheme.”

The committee will hold its next hearing on July 29. The closing date for submissions, which can be made here, is July 22.

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