Overview

Queensland WorkCover Seminar

This year’s WorkCover seminar will look at recent lawsuits involving psychological injuries and compensation claims in a workplace. Hear barrister Susan Anderson address the key takeaways in Ackers v Cairns Regional Council [2021] QSC 342 and the unsuccessful attempt by the defendant to apply Paige v New South Wales [2002] 60 NSWLR 371 to a performance management process. The session will cover the requirement of the provision of support to workers found in Hayes v State of Queensland [2017] 1 Qd R 337 and New South Wales v Skinner [2022] NSWCA 9.

Solicitor/Associate, Peter Adams, will present a case review on Kozarov v State of Victoria [2022] HCA 12 and in particular the circumstances whereby the risk of psychiatric injury in the workplace is obvious, or foreseeable, regardless of indicia displayed by the plaintiff.

Registration commences from 7:00am and there will be a hot plated breakfast served on arrival.

Don’t miss the opportunity to join this breakfast seminar and register today to secure your seat.

Speakers

	Susan Anderson, Barrister, Chambers 33
	Peter Adams, Associate, Shine Lawyers

Event Details

VENUE

Queens Ballroom
Hilton Hotel Brisbane
190 Elizabeth St, Brisbane QLD

AGENDA

Friday 17 June 2022

COST

Including GST (1.5% surcharge applies for credit card payments)

Member: $150.00
Non Member: $250.00

Sponsor

Contact us

02 9258 7700

Events@lawyersalliance.com.au

Emmerson Toshack, Event Coordinator