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How long can I be on workers’ compensation in NSW?
How long you can be on workers’ compensation benefits in NSW depends on your capacity for work and your whole person impairment (WPI) assessment, which is used to determine any lump sum compensation due to permanent impairment.
Workers’ compensation claims due to asbestosis - NSW
If you have been exposed to asbestos during your working life in NSW, and you have been diagnosed with an injury or disease related to asbestos, you may be entitled to make a claim for workers’ compensation.
Landmark win for injured worker: workers’ compensation weekly payments reinstated
In late 2025, Hall Payne Lawyers acted for an injured worker in a significant decision handed down by the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT). The case confirms and strengthens the protections available to injured workers whose weekly compensation has been wrongly terminated by their employer.
Rights and obligations under workplace policies
Employees are generally bound to abide by their employer’s workplace policies and procedures. This can be done, for example, via express terms in the employment contract or as a reasonable and lawful direction. However, workplace policies often purport to place obligations onto the employer as well.
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