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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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  • Workers Compensation

Causation:  A Cause For Pause

Many injured Queenslanders assume that having an accepted statutory claim with WorkCover Queensland for a work-related injury means they will automatically have a viable common law claim for damages.  This...

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  • Workers Compensation

Work Christmas Parties – When Festivities Go Too Far

The festive season has well and truly arrived.  An exciting and anticipated time of year where workplaces throughout Queensland will be taking an opportunity to celebrate accomplishments, catch up with...

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  • Workers Compensation

Are You a “Worker”?

Queenslanders who are injured at work can be entitled to significant benefits under the WorkCover scheme, including replacement wages, medical treatment and rehabilitation and possibly, where the injury has occurred...

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  • Workers Compensation

WorkCover Claims – Certificate and Non-Certificate Injuries Explained

When a worker has been injured and left with an ongoing impairment or disability from a work-accident, WorkCover will ultimately issue a Notice of Assessment. The Notice of Assessment is...

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  • Workers Compensation

Lodging a WorkCover Claim – New Claims Procedure & Time Limits Explained

The purpose of this article is to explain recent changes which have been made with respect to how to lodge or validly lodge a claim for workers’ compensation with WorkCover...

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  • Workers Compensation

WorkCover Notices of Assessment Explained

If you have made a claim with WorkCover Queensland and have been issued with a Notice of Assessment, here are some important things to know. What is a Notice of...

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