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TGB partner Tim White discusses what injured Commonwealth workers need to do if their claim is accepted but their medical costs are denied.
Read moreAcross Australia right now there are many Defence force members and veterans who believe an anti-malaria drug – mefloquine- they received while serving our country is responsible for a range of physical and mental illnesses they continue to battle to this day. Most notably used by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) around...
Read moreThis blog sets out the options available to abused aged care residents and their relatives as to civil action that may be available against the facilities where abuse has occurred.
Read more‘Round Up’ was hailed as a groundbreaking weedkiller – safe for use on farms and in your backyard – when it was launched four decades ago. The product spread in popularity across the globe, but now, following a landmark US court decision, there are fears this common weedkiller could cause cancer, and suggestions the...
Read moreThere’s so much to consider when you have been injured at work – and not all of it is simple and straight-forward. If liability for your claim has been accepted, you will receive a Form 36 Notice from your employer or the insurer approximately 26 weeks before the Termination Day. The Termination Day is the date by which...
Read moreBeing an injured worker is incredibly frustrating. Pain, boredom, stress and, in many cases, a drop in self-worth are common. Returning to work while partially incapacitated can certainly be degrading: you might be asked to do work that is much less active or stimulating than you’re used to doing, or you might be given tasks...
Read moreWhen a global car manufacturer discovers a faulty part in one of their cars owners across the world are notified of the risk. A register is in place that keeps track of what parts are in which model of car. So why is it not the same for all Australian recipients of medical implants?
Read moreA new payment will help Defence force members and veterans battling mental health issues while waiting for their military compensation claim to be assessed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Last week the federal government passed the Veterans’ Affairs Reform Bill, creating the new payment, as well as opening up training...
Read moreBullying, workplace harassment and inappropriate behaviour - the common thread to all of these is stress and psychological injury, and the number of compensation claims is rising. For Commonwealth workers looking to make a claim, the process can be complex. TGB partner Tim White explains what to look out for.
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