Interstate and international claims in the workers’ compensation context 

Interstate and international claims are becoming more common over time, as the Australian workforce becomes increasingly mobile and more companies merge and operate throughout Australia and overseas. Advances in technology and the expansion of work from home arrangements are also making borders less relevant. 

Against this backdrop, legislative differences across the states, particularly around injury thresholds, may make the Queensland workers’ compensation scheme more attractive to a worker than schemes in other jurisdictions.

In this presentation, Jess Byrne and Elyse Staunton will cover:

• the circumstances in which the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld) will apply to an injury with an interstate or international element
• practical examples via relevant court decisions
• implications for common law claims.

We look forward to you joining us.