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	High Court ruling on asbestos claim
	Tribunal member contributes to return to work education
	Tasmanian study found weekly workers' comp payments linked to psychological injuries
	Nominations are now open for our Return to work Awards 2010
	Save the date for this year’s Return to work Conference and Expo 2010
	Queensland Workers' Compensation Scheme discussion paper causes media stir
	Tribunal doctors present at an employer based injury management conference
	SMAT appointments update

High Court ruling on asbestos claim

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Tribunal member contributes to return to work education

Learn about the commitment, innovation and success stories of three important players in the return to work journey.

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Tasmanian study found weekly workers' comp payments linked to psychological injuries

A Tasmanian study has revealed that a 'disproportionately high' number of workers' compensation claimants on weekly (as opposed to lump-sum) payments suffer from 'process-related psychological injuries'.

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Nominations are now open for our Return to work Awards 2010

The awards, which are held at the conclusion of the Return to work Conference and Expo, is the only event in Queensland to recognise outstanding achievements in helping injured workers return to work.

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Save the date for this year’s Return to work Conference and Expo 2010

Over 1,000 people attended last year's first Worksafe and Return to work expo and this year's event is set to be even bigger and better.

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Queensland Workers' Compensation Scheme discussion paper causes media stir

As you may have seen in the media, the Honourable Cameron Dick MP released The Queensland Workers' Compensation Scheme: Ensuring Sustainability and Fairness discussion paper as a way to generate debate and input into whether a proposed government action is the most efficient and effective way of achieving a desired policy objective.

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Tribunal doctors present at an employer based injury management conference

The Association of Self-Insured Employers of Queensland held their two-day employer conference in late March 2010 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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SMAT appointments update

Our selection panel has completed a review of all Specialty Medical Assessment Tribunal applications and recommendations will soon be sent to the Department of Justice and Attorney-General prior to Cabinet approval.

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