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Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA)
Free, independent complaints service for disputes with super funds and insurers, including TPD and income protection.
Covers: National
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Step 1 · Your situation
Step 2 · Your state or scheme
Step 3 · Your next steps
Can I access income protection through my superannuation?Tasmania
In one sentence
Some super funds include income protection that pays a monthly benefit — but WorkCover payments may reduce it.
Your next steps
- 1Call your super fund and ask what insurance you hold.
- 2Request the product disclosure statement for your cover.
- 3Lodge a claim even if you are unsure about offsets.
- 4Speak with a super lawyer or AFCA if refused.
- 5Contact WorkSafe Tasmania (1300 366 322) for free information about how the TAS scheme applies to you.
- 6If you disagree with a decision — The Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT) handles workers compensation disputes, starting with conciliation.
- 7Watch the time limits — Claims should be made within 6 months of the injury.
- 8Consider getting independent legal advice before signing anything or accepting a settlement.
How TAS works
- Weekly payments
- Based on normal weekly earnings, stepping down after 26 weeks and 78 weeks, and generally ending after 9 years (longer for 30% WPI or more).
- Medical expenses
- Reasonable medical expenses are covered, and generally continue for 12 months after weekly payments end.
- Permanent impairment
- Lump sum compensation is generally available for permanent impairment of 5% WPI or more (10% for psychiatric injury).
- Free legal help
- Legal Aid Tasmania, unions and community legal centres can help.
Questions you may have
I left my job. Am I still covered?
Cover may continue for a period after you stop work or the account becomes inactive. Check the policy and your fund.
Is income protection taxed?
Income protection benefits are generally taxed as income. Get tax advice for your situation.
Can I claim both TPD and income protection?
Often yes, they are different benefits. The policy terms decide.
Support available to you
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Fair Work Ombudsman
Information about workplace rights, dismissal and pay. Fair Work Commission deals with unfair dismissal and bullying applications.
Covers: National
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National Debt Helpline
Free, confidential, independent financial counselling to help with debts, bills and hardship.
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Services Australia – Disability, Sickness and Carers
Centrelink line for the Disability Support Pension, sickness-related payments and carers.
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WorkSafe Tasmania
Tasmanian regulator — information about workers rehabilitation and compensation.
Covers: TAS
General information only. Rules change and depend on your circumstances. Check with your regulator or get independent legal, financial or medical advice about your situation.