Carver v Comcare – reasonable expenses and relevant documents under summons
In Carver and Comcare (Compensation) [2019] AATA 1534 (28 June 2019), the AAT considered whether Dr Sharman, an occupational physician who had…
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What is old is new again
On 22 August 2019, the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 (Bill) was introduced into Parliament. The Bill,…
Worker vs Contractor: A more holistic approach?
In Laghaifar v Sealasash Window Renewal System Pty Ltd [2019] TASSC 9, the Supreme Court considered the recurrent issue of…
An employer's right to be heard – Is the door ajar?
In Brisbane City Council v Gillow [2015] QIRC 124, the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC), in a decision that was upheld…
Limit of indemnity is no limit to worker
The NSW Supreme Court has recently reinforced the distinct character of an insurer’s statutory right to indemnity (recovery) under section…
7th Edition – National Workers Compensation Quarterly Review
Welcome to the latest edition of HWL Ebsworth’s National Workers Compensation Quarterly Review. We are delighted to bring you another…