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. […]
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What Happens at a Compulsory Conference?
If your Queensland personal injury claim has not settled through earlier negotiations, the next step may be a compulsory conference. For many people, this is the first formal settlement meeting in their claim and an important opportunity for the parties to resolve the matter without commencing court proceedings. What is a compulsory conference? A compulsory […]
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 […]
Ardis-Phasey v Neal: Back Pain and Future Earning Capacity After a Youth Car Accident
In February 2026, the District Court of Queensland delivered judgment in Ardis-Phasey v Neal & Anor [2026] QDC 25. The case involved a plaintiff who was injured in a car accident when he was 14 years old. Liability was admitted. This meant the main dispute was not about who caused the accident, but about the […]
Lawson v Munns: How the Court Assessed Damages After a Pedestrian Accident
In May 2026, the District Court of Queensland delivered judgment in Lawson v Munns & Insurance Commission of Western Australia [2026] QDC 52. The case involved a pedestrian who was injured in a motor vehicle accident on the Bruce Highway near Ayr. Liability was admitted. This meant the main dispute was not about who caused […]
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 […]
Frazer v State of Queensland: Workplace Psychological Injury and Reasonable Precautions
In April 2026, the Supreme Court of Queensland delivered judgment in Frazer v State of Queensland [2026] QSC 82. The case involved a teacher who alleged that she suffered psychological injury, including post-traumatic stress disorder, after an incident involving an aggrieved parent at a State high school. This case is useful because it discusses workplace […]
Dennison v Brisbane City Council: Footpath Hazards and Public Authority Liability
In May 2026, the Supreme Court of Queensland delivered judgment in Dennison v Brisbane City Council [2026] QSC 83. The case involved a cyclist who collided with a temporary barricade on a footpath after Brisbane City Council works. This recent case is useful because it discusses public liability, footpath hazards, visibility, warning signs, public authority […]