If you find yourself wondering how to file a road accident injury claim, you likely have a lot of questions and concerns. It can be a difficult and stressful time,…
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Farms are one of the most dangerous workplaces in Australia. Every three days someone dies on a farm in this country, and country kids are often involved in accidents, probably…
Changes to the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act In response to the report made by the Finance and Administration Parliamentary Committee which inquired into the operations of Queensland’s Workers’ Compensation…
A recent investigation has found that Diane-35 is still being prescribed by Australian doctors as a contraceptive, despite Australia only approving its use as an anti-acne medication. In January this…
The importance of inducement in workplace compensation has been highlighted in the case of Comcare v PVYW [2013] HCA 41. The High Court of Australia recently decided the case and in a majority decision, favored the appellant Comcare in finding that Comcare is not liable to pay compensation to the respondent. The High court ruled that the employer did not “induce” or “encourage” the employee to engage in a private activity whilst on a work trip.
LawBuddy takes all the guess work out of trying to find Lawyers. Click here to see a list of our recommended and LawBuddy qualified Lawyers Potential Class Action over the…
Class actions only truly arose in Australia post 1992, and are still considered an anomaly and rare by most Australians. However one class action that most Australians know about is in relation to Asbestos. Below is a brief history of Asbestos claims in America and Australia.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has again been under pressure because of the Home Insulation Program. The program which saw the death of 3 workers, was discontinued due to an assortment…
If you are a worker in Queensland, you probably heard of Superannuation fund or WorkCover Queensland (WQC). All Queensland workers registered with WorkCover together with their spouses are entitled to…
Today, Australia is anxious of the possibility of Asbestos contamination following the findings of several incidents of possible asbestos contamination in Ballarat, Hobart and South Australia while developing the optic…
Remember James Ashby. He is the guy who sued the commonwealth, alleging it had failed to provide a safe workplace. He alleged that the now backbencher, Peter Slipper made unwelcome…
Medical tourism is a booming phenomenon for many Australian women (and increasingly, men) Places like Thailand, India, South Korea and Malaysia are becoming destinations for dentures, or holiday hair transplants….
Sat 26th March 2011. A 62 year old man dies after being thrown from a quad bike at a Jandowae property. Wed 30th March 2011. A missing quad biker has…
Recent media attention on a 32 year old man who suffered an acquired brain injury, as well as significant injuries in a motor vehicle accident has been refused compensation because…