More than 3.6 million workers in NSW are covered by the state's nominal insurer icare. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS

Australia's biggest workers compensation scheme is "going backwards", losing almost $6 million a day while expanding to include victims of bullying and sexual harassment.

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More than 3.6 million workers in NSW are covered by the state's nominal insurer icare, which has been riddled with financial difficulties for years.

The insurer's June valuation, yet to be made public, shows a $5.4 billion deficit, according to preliminary advice seen by Treasurer Daniel Mookhey.

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