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The latest industry insights into compensation law.

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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  • Workers Compensation

Welcome Financial Relief to Mesothelioma Patients

From 1 July 2021, mesothelioma patients will receive some desperately needed financial relief with respect to the treatment available to them. OPDIVO (nivolumab) and YERVOY (ipilimumab) will be listed on the Pharmaceutical...

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  • Workers Compensation

Queensland’s Workcover System Continues to Lead the Way

The recent announcement by Queensland’s Minister for Industrial Relations that average Workcover premiums for Queensland employers will remain at the same level for the sixth year running highlights Queensland’s strong...

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  • Workers Compensation

Legislative Victory for Silicosis Sufferers

Coleman -v- Caesarstone Australia Pty Limited Pty Ltd &Ors [2021] QSC 125 VBR Lawyers proudly stand by Mr Coleman and all sufferers of silicosisand other dust related conditions and continue to fight for their...

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  • Workers Compensation

New avenues for work related PTSD claims through WorkCover Queensland

On 20 May 2021, the Governor of Queensland gave assent to a bill passed by the Queensland Parliament that introduced a more streamlined pathway for first responders and eligible employees who are diagnosed with...

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  • Workers Compensation

Important things to consider if you have a WorkCover Queensland claim

Once a worker has an accepted WorkCover Queensland claim, this is often referred to as a “statutory claim.” This is when a worker receives a number of benefits from WorkCover which...

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  • Workers Compensation

Workers’ Compensation Lump Sum Offer vs Common Law Claim – Risks and Benefits

When Queenslanders sustain an injury during the course of their employment, they are likely to have statutory and common law entitlements to receive compensation for the loss and damage they...

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