Life under Labor is getting increasingly tougher for Victorian families and businesses as WorkCover premiums continue to soar.
The significant spikes in WorkCover charges come at a time when Victorian businesses can least afford them, with the price of goods and services increasing, rents and mortgages soaring and workforce shortages biting.
The Nationals Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron, said the small business community in the Latrobe Valley was being crippled by WorkCover premiums under Labor.
“Businesses across the Valley are reporting that WorkCover premiums have spiked well above the mooted 42 per cent,” Mr Cameron said.
“Businesses are already struggling to keep up with skyrocketing power bills and the exorbitant cost of living, and the reality is that many will have to close their doors because of soaring WorkCover premiums.
“It’s no wonder Victoria has 7,606 fewer businesses registered in the 2022-23 financial year compared with the year prior.” *
Victorians have had to fork out $1.3 billion in recent years for a WorkCover rescue package due to Labor again spending beyond its means.
As the cost-of-living crisis tightens its grip on hardworking Victorians, WorkSafe executives have given themselves an additional $42,000 in their pay packets taking their annual salaries to $310,000 and beyond.
The Andrews Labor Government needs financial discipline as costs continue to spiral out of control.
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