The WA Government has passed legislation to increase compensation for family members of people killed at work.

The lump sum payable to dependants will increase from $308,339 to $570,767, which is more than twice the amount paid for a non-fatal injury. A child’s allowance will increase from $58.90 to $135 per week.

De-facto partners will be granted the same compensation as spouses under the reforms, which are due to take effect next month.