Self-insurers in Australia - Series 1

Podcasts19 Aug 2025

Our self-insurer experts explore practical issues and insights to support the day-to-day management of workplace injury claims across different Australian jurisdictions. 

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Injuries at work in Queensland

Ilona Strong⁠ and ⁠Angela Brookes ⁠discuss when an injury may be considered to have occurred in the course of employment. They outline two real-world scenarios and explore how workplace boundaries, conduct and employer instructions shape claim outcomes.

Injuries at work in Western Australia and South Australia

Stephanie Driscoll and Ben Clarke join Ilona Strong to discuss how WA and SA determine whether an injury may be considered work-related. They outline two real-world scenarios and explore how workplace boundaries, conduct and employer instructions shape claim outcomes. 

Injuries at work in the ACT and Northern Territory

Rebecca Huleatt and Kate Frost join Ilona Strong to discuss how no-fault schemes in the Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory influence workplace injury claims. They outline two real-world scenarios and explore how workplace boundaries, conduct and employer instructions shape claim outcomes. 

Injuries at work in Victoria

Ilona Strong and Andrew Stamp examine how Victorian self-insurers should assess whether a workplace injury occurred in the course of employment. They walk through two real-world scenarios and discuss how factors such as workplace boundaries, worker conduct and employer instructions can influence claim outcomes.

Injuries at work in New South Wales 

Ilona Strong and Olivia Raiman discuss how NSW law applies to injuries at or around the workplace. They outline two real-world scenarios and explore how workplace boundaries, conduct and employer instructions shape claim outcomes. 

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