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Workers Compensation Rights for Coal Miners in NSW
Published on 28 Sep 2026 by Scott Dougall and Jacqueline PearceCoal miners are recognised as exempt workers under the NSW workers compensation scheme. Learn about the unique protections, entitlements and claim considerations available to injured coal mine workers.
Read more >Understanding Failure to Diagnose in Reid V Hanafi [2026] TASSC 46
Published on 25 Sep 2026 by Lucy Newton and Lucinda GunningThe Supreme Court of Tasmania recently delivered a medical negligence decision in Reid V Hanafi [2026] TASSC 46. The case considers whether general practitioner Dr Robina Hanafi failed to diagnose or refer for investigation symptoms that were later recognised as manifestations of multiple sclerosis.
Read more >When a genuine redundancy leads to an unfair dismissal claim
Published on 23 Sep 2026 by Jessica Duan and Tim GrellmanRedundancy is governed by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (Fair Work Act) and the National Employment Standards. A redundancy occurs when an employer no longer requires a job to be performed by anyone because of the changes in the operational requirements of the business. A redundancy must be genuine and cannot be used simply as a mechanism of terminating an employee’s employment.
Read more >Celebrating 125 years
Doyle’s Guide – First Tier Law Firm Recognition
Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers has been recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a First Tier Leading Firm in the following categories:
First Tier 2022 Employment Doyles recognition announced March 2022.
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