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Back injury answering work mobile arose ‘in the course of employment’

Ziebarth v Simon Blackwood (Workers’ Compensation Regulator) [2015] QIRC 121 Injuries to workers who are working from home are on the rise. The Queensland Industrial Relations ...
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Responding to a request for a Compulsory Conference

So, you’ve been involved in a matter for some time now, and another party calls a conference. What do you do? Read our list of ...
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‘Actively Participating’ in a Compulsory Conference

Parties to a Qld personal injury claim must actively participate in a Compulsory Conference in a genuine attempt to resolve a claim before Court proceedings ...
‘Following car’ 75% to blame for unsafe overtaking manoeuvre, view of highways

Projectile case not regulated by motor accident legislation

Sarah Hornby brought an application to declare that the MAIA regulated her claim for personal injuries. Read about the case and findings here.
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Worker awarded >$600k for sexual assault by manager

Read about a case where a worker was awarded over $600K for sexual assault by a manager on a work trip to Sydney. See the ...
‘Following car’ 75% to blame for unsafe overtaking manoeuvre, view of highways

Insurer required to fund rehabilitation despite DNA evidence

Read about a case where an insurer must fund rehabilitation despite DNA evidence suggesting the applicant was at fault in a car accident.