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Business continuity planning involves the identification of areas of risk and putting in place strategies to minimise the impact of these risks if they eventuate.

WorkCover WA has issued an update on an injured worker's rights to attend an employer nominated medical consultation.

The apparent conflict between s179 WCRA and provisions which allow referral to the MAT has existed for a number of years.

The employee's symptoms began after he started working at ANO and the longer he worked, the more sustained the pain was.

A worker in NSW is now entitled to obtain detailed legal advice in respect of a merit review of a work capacity decision.

Reporting constant pain, with some restriction on other activities, is enough to bring a claim for a workplace injury.

Procedural fairness was not afforded to an employer when it was not given the opportunity to consider all the evidence.

The Insurer, iCare, disputed liability and entitlement to lump sum compensation, weekly payments, and medical expenses.

This very recent decision of Justice Wilson of the Supreme Court dispels the long held belief that an oral compromise is as good as a written one, at least in the context of matters involving pre-proceeding settlements regulated by the Workcover Queensland Act 1996.

Proposals to extend WCRA coverage to the 'gig' economy and to taxi/limousine industries are being considered further.

A NSW worker is now entitled to obtain detailed legal advice in respect of a merit review of a work capacity decision.

The recent NSW decision determined proceedings brought by Mr Lofts (plaintiff) against Lawcover (insurer), regarding incorrect advice given by the plaintiff’s solicitor in relation to the transfer of property in a joint tenancy structure after death.

Challenges to wills are not usually refused except where there are minimal assets in the estate or disentitling conduct.

The exemption from FOFA conflicted remuneration provisions for life risk insurance products may be significantly amended.

The decision of many insurers to refuse business interruption claims has resulted in numerous complaints made to AFCA.

AFSL holders who are authorised to deal in general insurance must report to APRA every 6 months by lodging a Form 701.