by ABILITY GROUP | Aug 15, 2022 | Claim management, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
The proposed amendment to the Dust Diseases Act 1942 aims to strengthen support for workers with dust?related injuries. On 10 August 2022, the NSW Government introduced the Workers’ Compensation (Dust Diseases) Amendment Bill to update the 1942 Act. The amendment...
by ABILITY GROUP | Aug 8, 2022 | Workers Compensation
Navigating the workers’ compensation system can be overwhelming for injured employees, with complex processes, multiple stakeholders, and uncertainty about rights and responsibilities. To address these challenges, the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA)...
by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 24, 2022 | Health & Wellbeing, Workers Compensation
On 30 June 2022, the New South Wales Supreme Court handed down a significant decision in Matinca v Coalroc (No 5) [2022] NSWSC 844. The case involved an underground coal miner who suffered severe injuries, including a traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures,...
by ABILITY GROUP | Jul 11, 2022 | Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
The food delivery industry has rapidly expanded as part of the gig economy, with riders using cars, scooters, motorbikes, and bicycles to deliver meals across New South Wales. While convenient for customers, this work exposes riders to road hazards, fatigue, and...
by ABILITY GROUP | Jun 20, 2022 | Workers Compensation
Motor Accidents & Workers Compensation Law Changes in Australia are reshaping the legal landscape for both injured workers and accident victims. These reforms, effective in 2025, introduce expanded entitlements for psychological injuries, streamlined claims...
by ABILITY GROUP | Jun 13, 2022 | Injury Management, Work Health & Safety
In New South Wales, over half a million young people under 25 are part of the workforce, spanning industries from hospitality to construction. Unfortunately, more than 15,000 young workers are injured each year, costing around $60 million in workers’ compensation...
