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TUE

11:57AM

Decision diminishes the power of contentious medical panels

In another case that is likely to change the way workers' compensation disputes are resolved, a South Australian Supreme Court full bench has found the opinion of a WorkCover medical panel is not legally binding.

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MON

10:42AM

Injured worker’s death by hanging was work-related: tribunal

A 33-year-old worker who was found hanging by his belt in an Adelaide hotel died from work-related injuries, a South Australian tribunal has found.

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THU

1:00PM

Injured worker was "the sole cause" of explosion, damages denied

A South Australian judge has found a host employer's system for storing hazardous material was safe, in rejecting an injured worker's damages claim.

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