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Case summary: State of Tasmania v Pearson [2026] TASFC 11 – medical certification gap does not interfere with employer’s liability to pay weekly payments under the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (Tas)
Published on 4 Sep 2026 by Darien Williams and Lucinda GunningThe Full Court of the Supreme Court of Tasmania has dismissed an employer’s appeal regarding and employer’s obligation to pay weekly payments. In a unanimous judgment, the court in State of Tasmania v Pearson [2026] TASFC ruled that a medical certification gap exceeding 14 days does not interfere with an employer's obligation to pay weekly payments upon receipt of a new certificate of capacity.
Read more >Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers welcomes Anthony Herro and Herro Solicitors
Published on 1 Sep 2026 by Hanaan Indari and John WilleyCarroll & O’Dea Lawyers has announced a significant expansion of its commercial property, retail leasing commercial litigation and mediation practices with Anthony Herro and the team from Herro Solicitors joining the firm effective 1 September 2026.
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Published on 2 Sep 2026 by Iain MillerNurses and other healthcare workers who suffer injuries while caring for patients in hospitals, aged care facilities, or other clinical settings often ask whether their employer may be legally responsible for the harm they have suffered.
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