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In TPD claims, insurers would often generate a “procedural fairness” letter prior to declining a claim.  This letter notifies the intent to decline a claim and invites you to provide a response within a limited time. These letter are not necessarily fair and the reason that an insurance company generates such a letter is because they have been penalised by the

1 July 2020 marks the mid-year point across the globe – and also indicates some big changes to laws and regulations in Australia. News.com highlighted a number of rules going into effect for the new financial year, including much-anticipated changes to workers’ compensation in Queensland. Let’s explore what businesses should know about these new laws that go into effect soon.

A payback to Centrelink is to be made if you receive a lump sum compensation payment that includes a claim for economic loss. Centrelink may actually cut off your payments before you receive the lump sum compensation payment. This is because, if your matter was: Arbitrated or decided by court: The lump sum is deemed to have been received on

Following the changes to NSW workers compensation legislation that came into effect during 2012, injured workers may be eligible to claim a further lump sum compensation for their injuries. Workers who have previously made injury claims for lump sum compensation prior to 19 June 2012, are entitled to make one further claim for if their injuries are determined to have

Audiences all over the world have been captivated by the American television series The Act, depicting the unorthodox relationship between Dee Dee Blanchard and her daughter Gypsy Rose, ultimately resulting in the murder of the former. When the next-of-kin is responsible for the murder of their parent, can they benefit from the estate? Years of abuse lead to murder At face

The Federal Government following the Royal Commission into institutionalised sexual abuse has set up a National Redress Scheme to ensure that thousands of victims of sexual abuse that were underage have an automatic right to claim some predetermined damages and money from these large institutions. The institutions in question would include public and private schools, hospitals, numerous religious organisations such