2032. Hon Alison Xamon to the minister representing the Minister for Industrial Relations:
I refer to the responsibilities of WorkCover and I ask:
(a) does WorkCover monitor and/or audit the use of private investigators by the insurers providing WorkCover-compliant insurance to Western Australian businesses in relation to Workers Compensation claims;
(b) if yes to (a), what information does WorkCover monitor and collect regarding this use of private investigators;
(c) does WorkCover monitor and/or audit the use of medical professionals by the insurers providing WorkCover-compliant insurance to Western Australian businesses in relation to Workers Compensation claims; and
(d) if yes to (c), what information does WorkCover monitor and collect regarding the use of medical professionals by the insurers?
Hon Alannah MacTiernan replied:
(a) No.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) No.
(d) Not applicable.