The Regulator sought 22 years of a worker’s Medicare and PBS history. The QIRC considered direct relevance and the limits of non-party disclosure.
Workplace Injuries
Kathi v Workers’ Compensation Regulator: When a work-related aggravation has resolved
Mr Kathi continued to experience disabling symptoms, but was his accepted work-related injury still responsible? The QIRC considered the distinction between a resolved aggravation and an ongoing underlying condition.
CCIG Investments v Schokman: When Is an Employer Vicariously Liable for an Employee’s Conduct?
When does an employee’s wrongful act fall within the course or scope of their employment? The High Court considered the connection required before vicarious liability will arise.
McGrath v Ezy Projects Pty Ltd: Ladder Safety, Employer Negligence, and Contributory Negligence
Review McGrath v Ezy Projects [2026] QDC 121, a Queensland workplace injury decision concerning ladder safety, employer negligence, contributory negligence and damages.
Dwyer v Workers’ Compensation Regulator: Aggravation of a Pre-Existing Knee Condition
Dwyer v Workers’ Compensation Regulator [2025] QIRC 119 Dwyer v Workers’ Compensation Regulator concerned whether a workplace incident had caused or aggravated a worker’s pre-existing left knee condition, despite relatively mild symptoms immediately after the incident and more significant symptoms emerging months later. The Queensland Industrial Relations Commission ultimately found that the worker had sustained […]
Can I Be Dismissed While on WorkCover?
If you are receiving WorkCover benefits after a workplace injury, you may be worried about whether your employer can dismiss you while you are away from work or on restricted duties. In Queensland, injured workers have some important protections. However, being on WorkCover does not always mean your employment is completely protected in every situation. […]
Should I Accept My WorkCover Lump Sum?
If you have received a Notice of Assessment from WorkCover Queensland or a self-insured employer, you may have also been offered a lump sum compensation payment. Many injured workers ask whether they should accept the offer straight away or whether accepting it could affect any future rights. The answer depends on your individual circumstances. What […]
Mandatory Final Offers (MFOs) and Written Final Offers Explained in Queensland Personal Injury Claims
If your Queensland personal injury claim reaches the later stages of the claims process, you may receive a Mandatory Final Offer (MFO) or, in WorkCover common law claims, a written final offer. Although the terminology differs depending on the type of claim, both are intended to encourage the parties to resolve a claim before court […]
Jones v Workers’ Compensation Regulator: Remote Work Accommodation and Workers’ Compensation
In May 2026, the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission delivered its decision in Jones v Workers’ Compensation Regulator [2026] QIRC 164. The decision involved a worker who suffered a serious medical event while staying in employer-provided accommodation at a remote mining village. This decision note is useful because it discusses remote work accommodation, ordinary recess, whether […]
Anderson v Claytons Towing Service: When a Workplace Injury Also Involves a Motor Vehicle
In March 2026, the Supreme Court of Queensland delivered judgment in Anderson v Claytons Towing Service Pty Ltd & Ors [2026] QSC 26. The case involved a tow truck driver who was injured while preparing to tow a bus that had broken down near Ban Ban Springs in Queensland. What Was the Case About? The […]