In a move to improve the rehabilitation and return to work outcomes of injured workers the old Workers Compensation Medical Certificates have been replaced gradually with Work Capacity Certificates. From 1 July 2016 doctors had a 6 month transition period to start issuing these new certificates. These new certificates will become mandatory from 1 January 2017. In a positive move the Work Capacity Certificates will focus on a worker’s capacity as opposed to incapacity and will promote rehabilitation and return to work communications at the earliest opportunity.