Unfortunately, in rare but serious cases, abuse can occur at the hands of those entrusted to care for children. In Australia, survivors of abuse in paid childcare services have legal rights and may be entitled to seek compensation.
Workers' compensation in Queensland is designed to provide financial support to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. One of the key benefits under the scheme is weekly compensation payments, which replace lost wages while the worker is unable to perform their usual duties.
In this Comcare workers’ compensation case, we look at a decision of the Administrative Review Tribunal to set aside a decision of Comcare Australia to cease payments to the injured worker, Dr Kumar, for continued massage therapy.
Fortunately, there are mechanisms in place to seek a review of adverse worker’s compensation decisions. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to seek a review of a decision about a workers' compensation claim with WorkCover Queensland.
This blog looks at how the Comcare workers’ compensation scheme deals with claims by workers who suffer from mental and psychological injuries. But what exactly constitutes a "mental injury" for the purposes of Comcare?
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) is an independent dispute resolution service that assists consumers and small businesses in resolving complaints related to financial products and services.
In a significant decision in November 2024, the NSW Supreme Court has said that it is not a given that a perpetrator criminally convicted of sexual offences will automatically be liable to pay the abuse victim common law damages.
Blue Care, an aged care and retirement living provider, has been found liable to pay one of their workers, Madison Gilmour, $240,000.00 in worker’s compensation as a result of her suffering significant PTSD due to being sexually assaulted by a resident in a hostel that housed predominately men with mental health issues.
Navigating the world of Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) claims can be daunting, especially when your claim is rejected. Knowing how to effectively appeal a rejected TPD claim (or any other adverse finding) is important for people unable to return to work after injury or illness.
In this case review, Ms Quirk, who worked as a data processer for Services Australia (Medicare division), claimed Comcare workers’ compensation for three different injuries - carpel tunnel syndrome (CTS), tennis elbow (epicondylitis) and De Quervain’s disease. Compensation for two of the injuries was initially declined by Comcare, and the third injury was initially accepted but subsequently, payments were ceased.
TPD insurance provides financial assistance if you're unable to work due to illness or injury. However, the TPD claims process can be complex and stressful, especially when you're already facing health challenges. This blog provides practical tips to help you maximise your chances of successfully applying for a TPD benefit.
In 2022, the Australian federal government recognised the need to effect a major overhaul of the system of review of administrative decisions in Australia. On 14 October 2024, the Administrative Review Tribunal (AAT) ceased to exist and was replaced by the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART).