Hearing loss affects many workers, but statistics indicate that those in the agricultural sector are particularly susceptible to noise-related hearing loss. The Compensation Division from RMB Lawyers’ Parkes office explains steps that farmers and other agricultural works can take for compensation if the hearing damage is work-related: According to a report produced by the National […]

Have you wondered if you can claim workers compensation for injuries as a rural worker? In NSW, all employers must take out Workers Compensation insurance to cover their employees in case of workplace injury. When an injury occurs, the first step taken by the insurer is to determine if the injured person is a “worker”

Given the recent weather events and an inability across our community to play any number of sports due to sporting field conditions, the High Court of Australia has delivered a timely decision which provides guidance to organisers of events. The High Court had to decide whether the Australian Bushmen’s Campdraft & Rodeo Association breached its

A “dust disease” also known as “occupational lung disease” is a lung illness which creates respiratory problems and may lead to fatality. A dust disease develops as a result of exposure and inhalation of elements such as asbestos dust and fibre, silica dust, gases, powders, vapour and fumes. In the agricultural industry, the common gases,

When any worker, farmer, drover, farm hand, laborer, mechanic, welder, musterer, truck driver or harvester is injured it is essential to focus on: the relationship between the parties involved in the accident; and who is at fault for the accident. For example; whether the injured individual is an employee of a farming business; visitor or