News & Articles | Compensation

Five Steps for ACT Tenants Needing Repairs

24th September 2026
Category Compensation

A tenant who makes an urgent repair request under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 ACT may be eligible for compensation if the repairs are not completed within a reasonable time. Retail and commercial tenants may also have rights to claim compensation for reasonable loss and damage in appropriate circumstances. The RMB Lawyers Compensation Division explains what tenants and landlords should know.

Can Injured Workers Claim Parental Leave

24th September 2026
Category Compensation

You’ve sustained an injury at work, are receiving weekly payments from your employer’s insurer, and have now found out that you have a baby on the way. The RMB Compensation Division explains your parental entitlements as an injured worker.

E-Scooters and Bikes: Who Pays for Injuries

24th September 2026
Category Compensation

Electric bikes and e-scooters are part of everyday life in NSW, offering cheap, convenient and environmentally friendly alternatives to cars, particularly for short journeys. But our laws and insurance arrangements have not kept pace with their increasing use - or with the injuries they can cause. RMB Compensation Law expert CHRIS SHEPPARD explains.

What you need to know about Compo Reform

13th August 2026
Category Compensation

Significant changes to the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme came into effect from July 1, 2026 with a major focus on addressing rising costs allegedly due to a surge in psychological injury claims. RMB Partner and Compensation Lawyer ANNE BARLOW explains the impact.

Permanent Impairment: Your Rights

26th September 2025
Category Compensation

Whole Person Permanent Impairment is an assessment expressed as a percentage reflecting a permanent functional loss that an individual has suffered as a result of a Workplace Injury. RMB Compensation Lawyer COURTNEY FINN explains

Emergency Workers Compo Rights

25th February 2025
Category Compensation

NSW emergency service workers such as police officers, paramedics and firefighters are covered by different compensation laws compared to other workers. The RMB Compensation Division explains.

Decades After Bans, Asbestos Still a Killer

30th October 2024
Category Compensation

Many Australians remain at risk of serious respiratory illnesses, like asbestosis, even decades after their exposure to asbestos. With a high likelihood of severe and even fatal outcomes, understanding your rights for compensation could be crucial. The RMB Compensation Division explains.

Don't Delay Compensation Legal Advice

29th October 2024
Category Compensation

Compensation claims are stressful. Whether it is a work-related injury, a motor vehicle accident or another incident type, significant injuries can turn anybody’s life upside down in an instant. The RMB Compensation Division explains when you should seek help from a lawyer.

Threshold Injury Determinations can be Challenged

3rd July 2024
Category Compensation

People who receive what is known as threshold injuries in motor vehicle accidents in NSW may receive benefits to aid their recovery for up to 52 weeks. However, as the RMB Compensation Law Division explains, you can challenge an insurer’s decision to stop your benefits when that period ends:

Rehabilitation: Understand Your Rights

12th April 2024
Category Compensation

When a person is injured at work, it is usually a high priority of both the injured person and the insurance company to seek a return-to-work outcome. However, as the RMB Compensation Law Division explains, it is important to know your rights.

Engineered Stone Ban a World First

19th December 2023
Category Compensation

The decision to ban engineered stone in Australia because of the deadly risk to workers who deal with the product is a world-first. The RMB Compensation Law Division explains explains the importance of the decision.