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Australia’s military compensation system is about to undergo its most significant reform in decades. The new Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Act 2024 (VETS Act) will soon come into force. This means the way compensation and rehabilitation claims are assessed by the Department...
Read moreA permanent impairment assessment in South Australia is one of the most important stages of a workers compensation claim. For many injured workers, this assessment determines whether they qualify for lump sum compensation under the Return to Work Act 2014 (SA). Because you are generally entitled to only one assessment...
Read moreYou may have been told you can make a workers’ compensation claim, but understanding what that means in practice, and what benefits you can access, isn’t always straightforward. In South Australia, workers’ compensation is governed by the Return to Work Act 2014 (SA) (RTW Act). The Act sets out a range of...
Read moreServing in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) can be both rewarding and demanding. The unique pressures of military life – from training and deployment to separation from family and exposure to trauma – can have a lasting impact on mental health. It’s not uncommon for current and former ADF members to...
Read moreIf you’re a Commonwealth employee or work for a national employer covered under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act), your workers compensation claim will likely be managed by Comcare – the Commonwealth’s work injury insurer. Having your claim accepted can bring significant relief...
Read moreFor current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) members, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) provides vital support through the military compensation system. However, navigating this process can be complex, and many veterans find their initial claims are rejected due to incomplete information or avoidable...
Read moreServing in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) can be rewarding, but it often comes with challenges that can impact your health and wellbeing. If you have been injured, developed an illness, or experienced a psychological condition because of your military service, you may be entitled to support and compensation through...
Read moreIt’s a common misconception that if you’ve suffered an injury in a public place like a shopping centre, supermarket, or park you are automatically entitled to compensation. In South Australia, the law requires more than just proof of injury. To succeed in a public liability claim, you must show that your injury was caused...
Read moreHaving helped Commonwealth employees with work injury claims for well over two decades, I continue to see trends with disputed Comcare work injury claims. I thought it might be helpful to share the top 5 areas of dispute I regularly see with Comcare claims. 1.Claims denied on the basis of a pre-existing condition or pre-existing...
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