Author: Pierre Dordhain
Landmark win for injured worker: workers’ compensation weekly payments reinstated
In late 2025, Hall Payne Lawyers acted for an injured worker in a significant decision handed down by the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT). The case confirms and strengthens the protections available to injured workers whose weekly compensation has been wrongly terminated by their employer.
Worker's compensation lump sum payments for permanent impairment Tasmania
If you’re injured at work in Tasmania, you’re entitled to make a claim for a variety of worker’s compensation benefits. In addition to any entitlement to weekly payments (for lost wages) and medical expenses, you may also be entitled to lump sum compensation due to permanent impairment.