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Tribunal considers the meaning of “in a reasonable manner”
December 18, 2019
O’Callaghan and Comcare (Compensation) [2019] AATA 4378. Key Points: Mr O’Callaghan claimed to have suffered a psychological condition as a result of a meeting held to discuss his performance as a police officer. The Tribunal found that the meeting was not undertaken in a reasonable manner and that Mr O’Callaghan was entitled to workers’ […]
Assessing psychological conditions – when does the effect of employment stop?
December 18, 2019
Weatherburn v Comcare (Compensation) [2019] AATA 4196. Key Points: The Tribunal was asked to decide whether Miss Weatherburn’s former employment with the Commonwealth Government remained a significant contributing factor to her psychological condition. The Tribunal found in favour of Ms Weatherburn. Background: Miss Weatherburn commenced employment with the (then) Department of Immigration and […]
How long is too long when making a claim under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988?
December 18, 2019
Misha Di Carlo-Casablanca and Australian Capital Territory [2019] AATA 4772. Key Points: Ms Di Carlo-Casablanca made a claim for anorexia nervosa eight years after the date of injury. Ms Di Carlo-Casablanca’s claim was excluded pursuant to section 53 of the SRC Act, on the basis that Comcare had suffered prejudice as a result of […]
HBA Legal scoops two insurance experts
December 2, 2019
Media Release: Two seasoned insurance experts have joined the ranks at defendant firm HBA Legal, bringing with them a collective 30 years’ experience. Workers’ compensation specialist Shelley Johnson and dual plaintiff/defendant litigator Simon Perrein have joined HBA’s Sydney office, both as Senior Associates. Shelley, most recently with Sparke Helmore, has dedicated her career solely to […]
AAT Confirms Payments Cut Off Due to Pre-existing Mental Health Disorder
December 2, 2019
Oliver v Comcare [2019] AATA 4194. Key Points: The Tribunal was required to consider whether an employee continued to suffer from the effects of her compensable psychological injury. The Tribunal found in favour of the employer. Background: Sharon Oliver (the applicant) commenced employment with the Australian Tax Office (ATO) in 2001. The applicant […]
SBS not liable for hairdresser’s stress claim
December 2, 2019
Lord and Comcare [2019] AATA 2965. Key Points The Tribunal was required to consider whether SBS were liable to pay compensation for a psychological condition suffered by a hair and make-up artist. The Tribunal found in favour of the employer. Background Ms Belinda Lord (the applicant) began working for SBS as a hair […]
HBA Legal named ‘Employer of Choice’ 2019
November 21, 2019
Defendant insurance law firm HBA Legal has been named one of Australia’s best employers in the Australasian Lawyer ‘Employer of Choice’ Report for 2019. To be recognised, firms were required to demonstrate the highest level of performance and excellence across 10 key areas: Remuneration; Training and professional development; Career progression; Diversity and inclusion; Communication; Leadership; […]
Doyle’s Guide rates HBA among WA’s best insurance firms
November 14, 2019
Doyle’s Guide has announced the leading defendant insurance lawyers and law firms in Western Australia, with both HBA Legal and a number of our practitioners making the list. Lawyers, barristers and firms are awarded based on feedback from industry peers, clients and relevant industry bodies. HBA has been named among the top law firms in […]
Support us to support Movember
November 6, 2019
It’s getting hairy here at HBA … Movember is in full swing as we help raise money to support the health of men around the world. Movember funds ground breaking projects globally. Did you know that one man dies by suicide every minute of every day, with males accounting for 75% of all suicides? Please […]
SBS not liable for hairdresser’s stress claim
October 8, 2019
Lord and Comcare [2019] AATA 2965. Key Points: The Tribunal was required to consider whether SBS were liable to pay compensation for a psychological condition suffered by a hair and make-up artist. The Tribunal found in favour of the employer. Background: Ms Belinda Lord (the applicant) began working for SBS as a hair and […]