Australia: Health & Safety

Cooper Grace Ward's workers compensation podcast examines the landmark High Court case of CCIG Investments Pty Ltd v Schokman, exploring critical questions about vicarious liability and scope of employment arising from an unusual workplace incident on Daydream Island. Legal experts who appeared before the High Court discuss the case's implications for workers compensation law across Queensland and Australia.

Victoria's response to the combustible cladding crisis is entering its final phase with the introduction of the Cladding Safety Victoria Repeal Bill 2026. The Bill marks the conclusion of a world-first regulatory intervention that has overseen the rectification of more than 1,600 buildings since the wake of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire.

Decision makes it clear that a worker may have a compensable injury if they contract PTSD contributed to during earlier employment.