South Australia's Attorney-General, Michael Atkinson, has criticised the use of private law firms by WorkCover rather than the Crown to prosecute compensation claims. The Opposition has told Parliament that a recent WorkCover case was thrown out of court on the grounds that the prosecution acted improperly.
It says the case was prosecuted by a private law firm and cost WorkCover $700,000.
Mr Atkinson has told Parliament he shares the Opposition's concerns.
"I think WorkCover would be well advised to look towards the Crown to do future prosecutions," he said.
"I think that policy change suggests itself in the judgement."
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