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flag Whistleblower says NSW Treasurer betrayed him by supporting reforms that could block most mental health claims despite earlier criticism of the system.

flag A whistleblower who exposed corruption in Australia’s icare NSW workers’ compensation scheme says he feels betrayed by NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey, who once sought his insights to criticize the system but now backs reforms raising the threshold for psychological injury claims. flag The changes, aimed at addressing a $5.3 billion in claims and a financial shortfall of 82 cents in assets per dollar of expected claims, could exclude nearly all mental health claimants. flag While Mookhey argues the reforms are necessary for the scheme’s sustainability and affordability for small businesses, unions and legal experts warn they may deny vital support to injured workers. flag The debate continues as the government moves forward with legislation.

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