Deteriorating into not MMI – the impact of a Medical Assessment on a worker’s suitability for assessment

  • Published 14.06.2023

Western NSW Local Health District v Roberts (NSWSC 2023)

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Background

Presidential decision on the application of the transitional provisions relating to lump sum compensation

  • Published 14.06.2023

State of New South Wales (Fire & Rescue NSW) v Dixon (NSWPICPD 2023)

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Key Takeaways

Unapproved shopping spree; journey claim rejected

  • Published 16.05.2023

Narse v ANZ Roofing Pty Ltd (NSWPIC 2023)

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Receipt of damages from third party bars worker’s compensation claim

  • Published 16.05.2023

Conway v Campbelltown Catholic Club Limited (NSWPICPD 2023)

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Key Takeaways

If a worker receives damages from a third party in respect of a compensable injury then they are not entitled to receive compensation.

Employers Liability Newsletter - May 2023

  • Published 16.05.2023

Recent Decisions

Is the claimant a ‘worker’? - The approach taken by the High Court in Jamsek and Personnel Contracting applies to oral contracts
Askew v Donald Noel Spence t/as Don’s Guttering and Roofing Services (NSWPICPD 2023)

Is the claimant a ‘worker’? - The approach taken by the High Court in Jamsek and Personnel Contracting applies to oral contracts

  • Published 16.05.2023

Askew v Donald Noel Spence t/as Don’s Guttering and Roofing Services (NSWPICPD 2023)

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Key Takeaways