Victorian Workcover Authority
- Victorian Workcover Authority
The Victorian Workcover Authority is a government authority established by the State Government of Victoria, Australia. It is has three functions:
* Policing occupational health and safety legislation
* Providing worker's compensation
* Providing rehabilitation to injured workers.
Most employers must, by law, obtain insurance from the VWA before they may employ any workers.
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