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On appeal: liability for labour hire worker transferred pro hac vice to host employer

In certain circumstances, host employers can be found entirely responsible for injuries to labour hire workers on their sites.
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Your Duty to Cooperate with your Insurer

Insureds have a duty to cooperate with their insurer in relation to a claim. But what does the duty involve and when should you seek ...
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Are Compensation Payout Calculators reliable?

Find out why you shouldn't rely on compensation payout calculators. We've tested the claim calculators online and here are the results.
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Fraudulent insurance claims in Australia

There are serious consequences for insurance fraud in Australia. Here we explore examples of insurance fraud and what may be considered "fraud". Read more.
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Making a Mandatory Final Offer in Queensland

In Queensland, parties to a personal injury claim are required to make a ‘mandatory final offer‘ or ‘written final offer‘ (MFO). An MFO is made ...
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The Insured’s Duty of Disclosure

If an insurer challenges a claim based upon an insured's breach of its duty of disclosure, it is important to assess that disclosure from the ...