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workplace injury medical expenses

What are “reasonably necessary” medical expenses?

Workplace Rights

If a worker becomes injured at work, the workers compensation insurer is liable to pay for their medical treatment expenses related to that injury. Under…

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covid19 coronavirus and your rights at work in NSW

Workers compensation changes to protect workers who contract COVID-19

Workplace Rights

On 14 May 2020, the COVID-19 Legislation Amendments (Emergency Measures – Miscellaneous) Act 2020 was enacted, and a new provision (section 19B) was added to…

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Commercial tenancies during COVID-19

COVID-19 and commercial tenancies

Property Law

COVID-19 has impacted all of our lives and commercial tenancies are no exception. The NSW Government, on 24 April 2020 enacted legislation implementing the National…

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Executors duties in will

Can I get a copy of the will or details of an estate?

Estate Administration

Rights of Beneficiaries under a Will So you are named as a beneficiary in a will. What rights do you have? Good question. And the…

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Executors duties in will

How do I legally sign a Will in NSW?

Estate Planning

For a Will to be considered legally valid it must meet the formal legal requirements contained in sections 6 and 7 of the Succession Act…

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Enduring power of attorney solicitors Brisbane

Why you need an enduring power of attorney

Estate Planning

An enduring power of attorney is, perhaps, now more than ever, a vital document to have. An enduring power of attorney is a legal document…

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Superannuation and TPD lawyers

COVID-19 early release of superannuation: some of the facts

Superannuation

The COVID-19 health pandemic has had a detrimental impact on many people both medically and financially. Many Australians have lost employment as a result of…

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estate planning will document

What happens if I don’t have a will?

Estate Planning

If you don’t have a will when you die, then your assets will be distributed in accordance with the law. Dying without a valid will…

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worker injured on crutches

COVID-19 update – Return to Work SA ban on Permanent Impairment Assessments

Workplace Rights

Once a worker’s injuries have reached maximum medical improvement, they are entitled to have their injuries assessed, pursuant to section 22 of the Return to…

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Superannuation and TPD lawyers

Injured or ill? You may be entitled to claim a lump sum payment of compensation through your superannuation.

Superannuation

Did you know that your superannuation includes more than just the balance of contributions made by your employer and any personal contributions? Did you know…

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employee injured on crutches

Whole Person Impairment (“WPI”) Assessments

Workplace Rights

If a worker suffers a permanent impairment for an injury that is 5% WPI or more, there is an entitlement to receive lump sum compensation….

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covid19 coronavirus and your rights at work in NSW

COVID-19 and contactless communications

Firm Updates

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the way lawyers, insurers, doctors, courts and tribunals communicate. There has been a significant shift towards…

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