Join Chad Farah and Renée Reddy as they discuss the professional skills they have learnt over the years and the four 'C's of what comprises a 'diamond-grade' advice.

The Supreme Court has recently addressed the critical question of whether Weekly Benefits are taxable in the Third Entitlement Period under MAIA. In this week's episode, Peter Hunt discusses the implications.

Join Peter Hunt and Renée Reddy as they help you understand the impact of the Coronavirus Economic Response Package, specifically the JobKeeper Allowance, on CTP claims. They explain how, and when, to take a JobKeeper Allowance into account when assessing economic loss.

Amidst navigating the new government legislation and its potential impact on CTP claims, Peter and Renée also take us behind the mic and shed some light on their WFH journeys due to the current health climate.

Regrettably, the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 does not include any provision similar to s 151Z of the Workers Compensation Act 1987. In this episode, Peter Hunt discusses whether s 5(1)(c) of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1946 can be used by CTP insurers to recover the Statutory Benefits they pay to an Injured Person from third party tortfeasors such as a local road authority.

While working from home, Christina Vorillas and Ilkay Antepuzumu discuss the burning topic of what constitutes a "minor injury" under the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 and the entitlement to treatment and care. When can statutory payments of treatment and care continue beyond 26 weeks, despite suffering a minor injury? Can statutory payments for treatment and care continue indefinitely?  Is an injured person entitled to claim domestic service expenses provided to their dependants?

This week, Helen Huang and Homira Haideri discuss what happens after a participant settles their compensable injury matter, are they entitled to remain on NDIS benefits? Is there a preclusion period similar to Centrelink? Is the participant's benefits reduced by a compensation reduction amount?

Section 62(1)(b) of the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 allows a CARS Assessor to refer a WPI dispute back to MAS for further assessment in appropriate circumstances. Importantly, a similar power exists in s 7.24(1) of the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017. In this episode, Renee Reddy moderates a discussion between Paul Wholohan and Peter Hunt, both former CARS Assessors, regarding the factors which should be taken into account in exercising the discretion.

This week, Helen Huang and Homira Haideri discuss the process of how the National Disability Insurance Scheme seeks recovery from a potential compensation payer.

Join Renée Reddy and Ilkay Antepuzumu as they discuss the case of NRMA v Gurbuz Aslan [2019] NSWSC 158. Renée and Ilkay discuss the considerations that a Claims Assessor must engage with when determining discretionary exemption applications pursuant to Section 92(1)(b) of the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 (NSW).

Renée and Ilkay further lionize judicial review decisions on discretionary exemption applications where the Insurer alleges false or misleading statements pursuant to 14.16.11 of the Guidelines in circumstances where a S 100 Directions may lack teeth.

This week, Angelina Boutouridis and Josephine Pan discuss their experiences in working as paralegals whilst completing their legal studies at university. The pair also discuss their first thoughts about CTP insurance law compared to what it is like to work in the area now, with more experience.