Suffering a total and permanent disability (TPD) can have a significant effect on your finances, particularly if the affected individual is the main money earner in the household and they are unable to work again. While many people understand that serious accidents and injuries can lead to TPDs, were you aware that debilitating mental health conditions are also often included in some
Superannuation was set up to provide for all people living in Australia so that once they retire they will have access to a pool of funds. This money is protected from bankruptcy and creditor claims – it’s the ultimate safeguard to ensure you’ll never be left without. But what if you’re planning on relocating overseas for several years, or permanently?
Slips, trips and falls are usually harmless or only result in minor injuries, but a particularly serious incident can be far more dangerous. Figures from Workplace Health and Safety Queensland show that 13,000 people in the state sustain injuries due to slips, trips and falls at work, leading to over 256,000 absentee days and $60 million in workers’ compensation. But this is
In Queensland, bouncers and security guards have less power than many think. While they’re in place to protect the ‘house’ rules of a venue, such as a pub or a shopping centre, they are restricted in the methods they can use to enforce these rules. This includes not being allowed to use ‘excessive force’ or to hold you against your
People who have partial or total permanent disabilities that prevent them from working are often eligible for benefits under their superannuation policy. The disability could be the result of a number of issues, including an accident, ill health or other incapacity. However, some individuals may be confused over how their disability is classified or whether or not they are entitled
There are many disease affecting people around the country. In particularly severe cases, these afflictions will prevent them from being able to go to work and live a normal life. In these situations, a critical illness claim could be the difference between have the necessary financial security to survive comfortably and struggling to pay rent or afford other daily goods. Parkinson’s disease
In the spirit of reconciliation GMP Law acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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