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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

Interstate Workers Compensation Schemes in trouble but not in Queensland

A recent investigation by the ABC’s Four Corners regarding the workers compensation scheme in New South Wales and Victoria revealed some significant concerns regarding the financial health of both schemes...

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  • Public Liability

Dreamworld to Face Work Health and Safety Charges

The Queensland Work Health and Safety Prosecutor has recently filed three charges against Ardent Leisure Group (the owner/operator of Dreamworld) and is facing potential fines of up to $4.5 million...

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  • Silicosis Compensation Claims

International Study Evidences Removal from Occupational Silica Exposure is Insufficient

Earlier this month we discussed the shifting occupational exposure standards set to take effect in Queensland over the coming week. A recent international study into silicosis progression was recently published in the CHEST...

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  • Workers Compensation

Important changes to Queensland workers’ compensation legislation

The Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2019 was passed by the Queensland Parliament on 22 October 2019. The legislation amends existing workers’ compensation legislation in Queensland to incorporate...

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  • Public Liability

Queensland leading the charge on mobile phone crackdowns

This year, Queensland increased fines for using a mobile phone whilst driving to $1,000.00 in an effort to cut down on motor vehicle accidents caused as a result of mobile phone usage....

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  • TPD Super Claims

Total and permanent disability claims relief – a new Financial Services Council initiative

Last month we discussed the potential impact of applying for the early release of superannuation due to financial hardship during COVID-19. In the wake of the pandemic and subsequent lockdown, more...

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