Steps to take after a workplace injury in Queensland
After a workplace injury, we understand that it is a difficult time in your life and quite stressful. However, along with looking after your health and wellbeing, it is also important to be aware of your workers’ compensation rights and entitlements.
Industrial deafness claims in NSW
If you’ve worked in a noisy industry in NSW and you have hearing loss, you may be entitled to worker’s compensation through an industrial deafness claim. A successful industrial deafness claim can assist with the cost of hearing aids and also lump sum compensation.
How to deal with Ahpra complaints or notifications as a health professional
Complaints or notifications against health professionals are not uncommon and can have serious implications for a practitioner’s registration as well as their current and future employment.
Employment rights for minors in Queensland
Australia’s legal framework is committed to ensuring the protection and fair treatment of workers in Australia, including the rights of workers under the age of 18.
Workers’ compensation claims Queensland - your rights regarding medical treatment
Experiencing a work-related injury can be an overwhelming experience with physical, emotional, and legal concerns involved. A common decision faced by injured workers in Queensland is whether there is a benefit to seeing their own doctor or a doctor recommended by their employer.
Sexual harassment at work and the use of non-disclosure agreements
Victims of sexual harassment who bring a claim for compensation and, during that process, are involved in the negotiation of a settlement, are in our experience often asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement. We look at your rights with NDAs.
What is disability discrimination?
In this article, we discuss disability discrimination, and the process involved in bringing a complaint about disability discrimination in Australia. We focus in particular on the federal Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
Navigating public liability claims in NSW
Injuries that occur in public spaces, whether at the shops, parks/playgrounds or sporting venues (just to name a few) can be life-changing. When someone else’s negligence causes you harm, you may be entitled to make a public liability claim to seek compensation for that harm.
Probation periods at work – understanding your rights
It is common practice in Australia for a clause related to a probationary period to be included in your employment contract. In this blog, we explore entitlements and protections related to probation periods under the Fair Work Act, and other general rights and entitlements while on probation.
More coercive control law changes in Queensland from May 2025
The Queensland government has made big moves when it comes to tackling domestic and family violence. From 26 May 2025, coercive control will be a criminal offence with serious penalties – including up to 14 years imprisonment for offenders.
Workers’ compensation lump sum payments in Queensland
In Queensland, injured workers have two options to pursue lump sum compensation; a statutory claim due to permanent impairment and common law damages if you believe your employer’s negligence contributed to your injury.
Workers Compensation for Volunteers | NSW
If you're a volunteer for NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW State Emergency Service, Marine Rescue NSW, Surf Life Saving NSW, or NSW Volunteer Rescue Association, you may be entitled to lodge a workers' compensation claim for injuries sustained while volunteering.