Chris McCann, currently on workers' compensation after a separate incident, warns that proposed reforms to NSW workers' compensation laws could lead to increased suicides and harm to injured workers, including himself.

Critics, including Greens MP Abigail Boyd, describe the reforms as dangerous, emphasizing they will deprive vulnerable workers of essential support and calling for better suicide prevention measures.

McCann has previously attempted suicide and was hospitalized this year; he believes the reforms, which raise the threshold for long-term benefits, would make him ineligible for ongoing support.

The ongoing controversy centers around reforms initiated by the Minns government, which aim to cut benefits after two-and-a-half years and end medical treatment after a year, with opposition from the Coalition, Greens, and independent MP Mark Latham.

The legislation has been referred to a parliamentary inquiry, where McCann is scheduled to give evidence about his personal experience and concerns regarding the reforms.

McCann, a former compliance manager at icare who exposed corruption and misconduct within the insurer, is now on workers' compensation and fears the new laws will deny him support due to his mental health struggles.

Data shows increased instances of self-harm and suspected suicides among injured workers affected by the reforms, which include terminating benefits after five years and cutting support after 2.5 years.

McCann criticizes the political use of his case, accusing Labor of abandoning previous commitments and using him as a pawn, warning that these reforms could lead to increased mental health issues and deaths among injured workers.

The government argues that these reforms are necessary to address rising costs and improve injury prevention, claiming they will create a more modern and supportive system.

McCann publicly revealed widespread theft within icare during a parliamentary inquiry and has been praised by politicians for his role as a whistleblower and victim of bullying.