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Making a Mandatory Final Offer in Queensland

In Queensland, parties to a personal injury claim are required to make a ‘mandatory final offer‘ or ‘written final offer‘ (MFO). An MFO is made ...
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‘Following car’ 75% to blame for unsafe overtaking manouevre

Projectile case not regulated by motor accident legislation

Sarah Hornby brought an application to declare that the MAIA regulated her claim for personal injuries. Read about the case and findings here.
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Worker awarded >$600k for sexual assault by manager

Read about a case where a worker was awarded over $600K for sexual assault by a manager on a work trip to Sydney. See the ...
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‘Following car’ 75% to blame for unsafe overtaking manouevre

Insurer required to fund rehabilitation despite DNA evidence

Read about a case where an insurer must fund rehabilitation despite DNA evidence suggesting the applicant was at fault in a car accident.
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QCA extends limitation period in medical negligence case

QCA extends limitation period in medical negligence case

Read about a medical negligence case in which the QCA extended the limitation period.
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Time for seeking review of workers’ compensation decision restricted

Time for seeking review of workers’ compensation decision restricted

The Industrial Court of QLD has considered the Regulator's power to extend the time for applying for a review of a decision under the WCRA. ...
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