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Legal Rights & Obligations

Legal Rights & Obligations

Understand key responsibilities and entitlements for both workers and employers.

Worker Eligibility & Coverage

Am I eligible to lodge a claim?

I’m not an Australian citizen or PR. Am I still eligible to claim workers compensation?

As a part-time employee, am I covered under workers compensation?

As a contractor or freelancer, am I covered under workers compensation?

Can I file a claim if I'm injured while working remotely?

Can I receive workers compensation if the injury was my fault?

Can I still file for workers compensation if I have a pre-existing condition?

Can my employer affect whether my claim gets approved?

Can I still claim workers comp if my employer is uninsured?

Are there any exclusions to coverage?

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Worker Rights & Entitlements

What are my workers compensation rights?

As an injured worker, what can I claim and from whom?

What am I legally entitled to?

Employer Help Desk

My employee just notified me of a workplace injury. What should I do next?

What do I need to include in an initial notification to an insurer?

What happens if I let my workers compensation policy lapse?

As an employer, what are my legal obligations?

Who needs to have workers compensation insurance?

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