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If you’re a Commonwealth employee experiencing a psychological injury, you may be wondering whether you’re entitled to compensation through Comcare. The short answer is yes – in some circumstances. But psychological injury claims under Comcare are often more complex than physical injury claims. In this short...
Read moreIf you’ve made a claim through Comcare, you might expect the process to be straightforward once it’s accepted. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Disputes can arise at multiple stages of a Commonwealth workers compensation claim, and they can significantly impact your entitlements. In this short...
Read moreIf you’ve received a decision from Comcare that you don’t agree with, you’re not alone. Whether it’s a rejected claim, reduced payments, or treatment being cut off – many Commonwealth employees find themselves needing to challenge a decision at some point. The good news is: yes, you can dispute a...
Read moreIf you work for the Australian Government or a licensed Commonwealth employer and suffer an injury at work, your workers compensation claim will usually fall under the Comcare scheme. Many people are unsure how the Comcare system works and often come to us with similar questions about their rights and entitlements. Below, TGB...
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 moreIs a Dispute Expensive or Complex? By TGB Lawyers If your Comcare claim has been denied, it can feel frustrating and confusing – especially when you’re already dealing with the impact of an injury or illness. The good news is that a rejection isn’t the end of the road. Many decisions can be successfully...
Read moreThe short answer is… not always. A bizarre quirk of the Safety, Rehabilitation & Compensation Act (SRC Act) that is not often raised is that there are certain circumstances whereby a Commonwealth Workers Compensation claim can survive… even after the injured person has died. Pursuant to section 55 of the SRC Act...
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...
Read moreWe are proud to share the news that TGB Lawyers and our Senior Lawyer, Gary Allison have both been recognised in the prestigious Best Law Firms® and Best Lawyers® guides for 2026. Our firm has been ranked Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation in Adelaide in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms Australia®. This top-tier ranking...
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