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On 2 June 2022, the South Australian Government tabled proposed changes in Parliament to the Return to Work Act 2014 in the form of the Return to Work (Permanent Impairment Assessment) Amendment Bill 2022. The changes are set to benefit employers by keeping down employers’ workers compensation premiums at the expense of...
Read moreWhilst academics and leading silks are working on the drafting of The Voice amendment, do Australians actually understand what is being asked of them, and what is involved?
Read moreA Statement of Principle (SOP) is critical to determining if your military compensation claim will be accepted or not. The applicable SOP sets the threshold you have to meet for your injury to be accepted as being military caused. There is often more than one SOP that could apply to your particular injury. Each SOP has different...
Read moreWe are often contacted by people who are surprised by a decision made by the case managers handling their workers compensation claim. Whilst it may seem final, you are able to challenge a decision made by your case manager – however it is not straightforward or an easy process. How do I dispute a decision? The process...
Read moreIf you have suffered an injury or illness that causes you to stop work then you may be able to pursue a Total and Permanent Disablement (“TPD”) claim. What is a TPD claim? A TPD claim is an insurance claim covered by either your Superannuation fund or through a separate insurance policy. Most Superannuation Policies...
Read morePublic sentiment towards the death penalty is gradually changing in the Asia Pacific.
Read moreIf you disagree with a decision made by the DVA you are certainly entitled to dispute the decision. The process involved with disputing the decision depends which legislation your claim has been made under. Dispute Process – Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) If your injury has arisen out of service...
Read moreBeer and car key. Don’t drive. Free public domain CC0 photo. If you’re asked by a police officer to submit to an alcotest or breath analysis or both, the law in South Australia expects you to obey with such a direction. The purpose of this blog is to explore the legal grounds for such a request and the obligations...
Read moreThe studies and statistics of the effect of menopause on women in the workplace is the obvious starting point. In 2020 the Harvard Business Review published findings of the American Society of Endocrinology that disclosed that a quarter of women will experience serious symptoms.
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