Legislative Developments

Personal Injury Commission – Key Rule Changes

Recent Decisions

Complexity of Disease Claims
Patterson v Secretary, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (NSWPICPD 2022)

When an injured person is in the course of employment around the clock
Mooney v White (NSWPICPD 2022)

Addressing a lump sum compensation claim that includes a 0% WPI body part
Apps v Secretary, Department of Communities and Justice (NSWPIC 2022)

Injuries on third party premises - employer’s duty is not absolute but to take reasonable care
Top Hut Banoon Pastoral Co Pty Ltd t/as Trustee for the Wakefield Family Trust v Walker (NSWCA 2021)