Commonwealth Compensation Law

Objectives:

This course has been designed for either:

a.   Lawyers and Decision Makers who practice in, or who desire an understanding of Commonwealth Compensation Law relating to injuries at work; or

b.   Commonwealth employees who are in management, human resources, personnel or legal sections where a detailed understanding of Commonwealth Compensation law is desirable.

Content:

This course will give students an understanding of the practical application of the Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (the SRC Act).  At the conclusion of the course students will have an understanding of;

• 1. the entitlement provisions of the SRC Act;
• 2. The review process of decisions made under the SRC Act.

• demonstrate an understanding of the core entitlement principles for compensation under the SRC Act
• construct a proposition of law established by case law
• identify the relevant legal issues that arise on a given set of facts
• make arguments about the way in which those legal issues are likely to be resolved, noting contrary arguments and their strengths
• provide case authorities for propositions of law that they use in those arguments
• apply case law and legislation to a given set of facts
• structure an answer to a problem question in a logical and effective way
• comment critically on the outcome and reasoning in cases studied during the course and identify the  considerations of policy that may underpin them.

Students must rely on the Approved Assessment which will be posted to the course homepage on the ANU Law website, prior to the commencement of the course.

Equivalent of 26 contact hours through WATTLE

Lees v Comcare (1999) FCA 753