These free online events provide an opportunity for claims managers and other scheme stakeholders to discuss matters of common interest under the Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act).
Forums are open to all claims managers and decision makers administering the SRC Act as well as other interested parties.
Past forums
Thursday 17 March 2022
This online event provided an opportunity for claims managers and other scheme stakeholders to discuss matters of common interest under the Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act). The main topics were:
- Significant litigation matters update
- Operational discussion of litigation matters
- COVID-19 vaccine claims scheme – FAQs
- Scheme update
Thursday 2 December 2021
This online event provided an opportunity for claims managers and other scheme stakeholders to discuss matters of common interest under the Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act). The main topics were:
- Significant litigation matters update
- Operational discussion of litigation matters
- Education presentation – release of on-line SRC Act training courses
- Scheme update
Thursday 30 September 2021
This forum provided an opportunity for claims managers and other scheme stakeholders to hear updates from Comcare's Legal Advice and Strategy team on scheme significant litigation matters, with a particular focus on the operational effects for decision makers.
Thursday 24 June 2021
This forum provided an opportunity for claims managers and other scheme stakeholders to discuss matters of common interest under the Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act).
Thursday 18 March 2021
Claims managers in the Comcare scheme virtually attended the first forum for 2021. Scheme Policy and Design provided an overview on initiatives and legislative updates including applying the interval and interlude test, and the application of Reasonable Administrative Action exclusions.
Thursday 3 December 2020
Claims managers in the Comcare scheme virtually attended the final forum for 2020.
Attendees heard from Comcare's Legal Advice and Strategy team with updates on significant litigation matters, with a particular focus on determining the work boundary when considering journey claims.
For past forum enquiries, email forums@comcare.gov.au.