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What constitutes an 'injury' under NSW Workers Compensation law?

What constitutes an ‘injury’ under NSW Workers Compensation law?

Compensation LawWorkplace Rights

In New South Wales, worker injuries are governed by the Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW) (‘The Act’). Injuries fall into two main categories defined by…

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A Department in Need of Education – ongoing legal claims of child abuse

A Department in Need of Education

Compensation LawInstitutional Abuse

A Department in Need of Education – ongoing legal claims against the Victorian Department of Education for incidents of historical child abuse The Victorian Department…

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Recent changes to your Total and Permanent Disablement (TPD) coverage as an officer of the NSW Police Force

Recent changes to your Total and Permanent Disablement coverage as an officer of the NSW Police Force

Compensation LawSuperannuation

*Content in this blog relates to New South Wales legislation. If you are a police officer and you were attested on or after 1 April…

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institutional abuse surviors are scared to speak out

Institutional abuse survivors are reluctant to speak out

Compensation LawInstitutional Abuse

The Royal Commission’s finding into Institutional Abuse of children in care show survivors are reluctant to speak up about their experiences – they may not…

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Why are the insurers ending my weekly Payment?

Compensation LawWorkplace Rights

Since 2012, the Workers Compensation Act 1987 limited workers to their weekly wage entitlements to a capped maximum of 260 weeks (five years), unless they…

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Victory for widow following death of husband who was exposed to asbestos dust

AsbestosCompensation Law

In the case of Vescio v Telstra Corporation Limited (Compensation) [2022] AATA 1353, Turner Freeman successfully represented the widow in her application against Telstra Corporation…

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medical negligence and colonoscopy

General surgeon banned temporarily following hundreds of incomplete surgeries

Compensation LawMedical Negligence

An Albury-based general surgeon has had conditions imposed on her registration to not practise medicine. These conditions appear to have been imposed on the registration…

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changes to death benefits with workers compensation

HELP! My employer is not supportive of me lodging a WorkCover application!

Compensation LawWorkplace Rights

Did you know, you do not need your employer’s support to lodge a WorkCover application? An employee injured in the course of their employment in…

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I have suffered a Motor Vehicle Accident at work. What are my options?

Compensation Law

For many people in the workplace, driving is a large part of the job. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, depending…

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I have been exposed to asbestos (or silica) dust but I was also a heavy smoker. Am I still entitled to compensation?

I have been exposed to asbestos (or silica) dust but I was also a heavy smoker. Am I still entitled to compensation?

Asbestos

First and foremost, if you can recall being exposed to asbestos/silica dust and have developed an asbestos or silica related condition, then generally you will…

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Silica dust and engineered stone

The Connection between Silica induced Dust Diseases and Engineered Stones

Asbestos

Engineered stone is a popular material for countertops, flooring, and other home surfaces due to its durability and attractive appearance. Engineered stone is a composite…

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Workers Comp

When is an injury considered a ‘work injury’?

Compensation LawWorkplace Rights

In South Australia, workers are protected by the Return to Work Act 2014 (SA) (“the Act”) if they suffer an injury at work. A worker…

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