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Police officer pursues $1.47m work injury damages claim

A police officer who was exposed to multiple traumatic events during the course of her career has pursued a $1.47 million work injury damages claim against the State of New South Wales. Work injury damages claims are a form of workers compensation whereby the employer's negligence directly causes an employee to become hurt or ill. […]

Workers compensation claimants ‘unhappy with dispute resolution’

Workers compensation helps Australians receive financial support when they are injured or become ill due to an employment-related incident. These payments can prove crucial to many families when their main income stream is unexpectedly stopped. There were 107,355 serious workers compensation claims lodged in 2014-15, according to Safe Work Australia. Serious claims refer to incidents […]

Teacher receives $22,770 compensation for psychological injuries

A teacher has successfully claimed $22,770 workers compensation for the traumatic experiences he underwent while educating students across three schools in NSW. The Supreme Court decision marks the end of a three-year battle the man has fought with the Department of Education, which originally rejected his claim. Approximately 45 per cent of Australians will suffer […]

Employee’s estate fights for workers compensation after on-site death

The estate of a man who was killed in the workplace is fighting an appeal that could prevent the employee's loved ones from receiving a lump sum workers compensation payment. The man died from serious chest injuries when a 40-tonne excavator he was operating tipped over and crushed the vehicle's cabin. Colleagues rushed to the man's […]

ACCC implements quad bike safety taskforce across AU

In an effort to improve quad bike safety across the country, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission has instated a quad bike safety taskforce. In a similar vein, the NSW government has also provided $1 million in quad bike safety rebates, which come in the form of safer vehicles, new safety equipment and training courses. […]

Woman’s workers compensation claim reaches Supreme Court

A woman seeking workers compensation for permanent disabilities from an employment-related injury now faces delays in her claim after a catalogue of errors during the medical assessment process. The employee suffered an injury to her right arm due to an incident involving an air-conditioning unit in her work area. Following the accident, she ceased working […]

Maritime workers protest against ‘misrepresentation’ of national safety code

Waterfront workers around Australia will rally today in the name of workplace safety. The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) is protesting against what it sees as a campaign against waterfront safety being waged by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and its business affiliates in the wider community. Thousands of MUA members throughout […]

Many young Australians not claiming compensation for workplace injuries

A new report which examines data on young Australians injured in the workplace has turned up some interesting findings. Safe Work Australia’s (SWA’s) ‘Work-related injuries experienced by young workers in Australia 2009-10′ shows that the injury rate among those aged 25 years and under was 18 per cent higher than their older peers. Furthermore, it […]

Safety of nanomaterials in the workplace in question

In New South Wales, anyone injured while performing a work-related activity may be entitled to workers compensation. That compensation can help to cover medical costs and ongoing rehabilitation expenses. It may also be needed to compensate for loss of earnings due to a more serious injury – for instance head injuries – that prevents the […]

Action needed on quad bike safety

New research on the safety of quad bikes announced earlier this month represent a renewed push by authorities to find ways of reducing deaths and injuries associated with these vehicles. On March 8, minister for finance and services Greg Pearce launched the first stage of a $1 million research project which will see 15 quad […]

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