A South Australian employer that exercised a degree of control over a "contractor", for more than "incidental or collateral matters", has been found liable for an injury he sustained at work.
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An external review of WorkCover SA's rehabilitation and compensation scheme has found its "relatively generous" entitlements for injured workers present "an obstacle" to rehabilitation.