Campdoag: The old rule did seem to apply but only in some cases. The new one seems to be a catch all.
Dirty Deeds: Jamair's example hits the nail on the head, if it's an injury that leaves you fully capable of normal work but without a class 1 medical I don't think WorkCover's payout would be all that generous, especially compared with what we're paying for with the fund.
I don't mind the fact the fund is trying to save a bit of money by getting you to go to workcover first, but they don't seem to take into account that WorkCover will be giving you much much less than what you'd be entitled too from the fund. Could leave you high and dry when you need it most.