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The latest industry insights into compensation law.

Case Law Update – Disclosure Obligations

The District Court of Queensland has recently handed down a decision providing further guidance and clarification regarding the broad disclosure obligations required of injured claimants.  The matter of Clements v...

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QLD CTP SCHEME: IF IT AIN’T BROKE…

We recently posted about the push by insurance companies to eradicate common law damages CTP claims for motor vehicle accidents in Queensland. We made the point that, besides stripping away...

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Superannuation claims for financial hardship during COVID-19 vs Total and Permanent Disablement –things you need to know

On Monday 20 April 2020, applications for the early release of superannuation via the Australian Taxation Office were opened nationwide, in response to the massive economic downturn and job losses...

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Workers’ compensation entitlements don’t stop at the office door:a guide for employees working from home during COVID-19

The current COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of uncertainty for workplaces. In accordance with the new government guidelines on social distancing, many workplaces are moving their staff to work...

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Wheels of Justice Turning Despite Coronavirus

In a digital age where we increasingly rely on electronic communication, the restrictions imposed by COVID-19 have highlighted how much we still rely upon interpersonal, face to face contact. This...

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Claims Farming – Just Hang Up

Many of us have had the experience of taking a call from someone asking if we have been in a car accident and offering various forms of assistance including “insurance”...

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