How do I know when my treatment is reasonably necessary? Section 60 of the Workers Compensation Act 1987 provides that: If, as a result of any injury received by a worker, it is reasonably necessary that: Any medical or related treatment (other than domestic assistance) be given, or Any hospital treatment be given, or [...]

In April 2022, the High Court of Australia allowed an appeal from a decision of the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Victoria in the matter of Zagi Kozarov v State of Victoria [2022] HCA 12. Ms Kozarov was injured in the course of her employment as a Solicitor with the Specialist [...]

When a workers compensation insurer disputes an injured workers claim for benefits they must do so in accordance with the notice provisions pursuant to Section 78 of the Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998 (NSW). The document sent to the worker by the workers compensation insurer disputing the claim is commonly referred [...]