For advice on these issues, contact your local Community Legal Centre OR Worker Assist Tasmania
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Using your mobile phone while driving, either talking on the phone or texting is a distraction, and is an offence. You will gain demerit points and cop a hefty fine if you are caught.
Web Address: http://guysgottaknow.com.au/extras/cars-motorbikes/driving-and-using-your-mobile-phone/
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Think about taking out travel insurance – it will cover you if you have a medical issue while you are away, as well as cover you if your valuables or luggage get lost, stolen or damaged.
Web Address: http://girlsgottaknow.com.au/extras/travel/travel-insurance-2/
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Seeing a doctor straight after an accident is always a good idea. The doctor will treat and record any injuries that you have suffered. This could be important later if it is suggested that you have in any way fabricated or exaggerated your injuries.
Organisation Address: 158 Liverpool Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: 1300 366 611
Web Address: https://www.legalaid.tas.gov.au/factsheets/mva-personal-injuries/
Link Owner: Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania
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Insurance law involves Commonwealth legislation and the common law. The Insurance Contracts Act (Cth) 1984 is the major statute discussed in this chapter. Other relevant legislation includes the Financial Services Reform Act 2001 (Cth) and the Life Insurance Act 1995 (Cth).
Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Phone: 03 6223 2500
Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/accidents-and-insurance/insurance/the-contract-of-insurance/
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service Inc
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If you’ve been injured at work, these documents and links could help you take the next step. For free, independent and confidential advice, contact Workers Assist Tasmania.
Organisation Address: 379 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Phone: 1300 027 747
Web Address: http://workerassist.org.au/resources/
Also in: Workers' Compensation , Workplace accidents
Your superannuation benefits can be paid to you or your dependants in different circumstances including resignation, retirement, total and permanent disability, total and temporary disability, and death benefits.
Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: (03) 6223 2500
Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/income-and-government-assistance/superannuation/superannuation-benefits/
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service Inc
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Tasmanian Law Handbook chapter on work safety
Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: (03) 6223 2500
Web Address: https://www.hobartlegal.org.au/handbook/work-and-workers/workplace-health-safety-whs/work-safety-a-general-overview/
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service
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Information about employment conditions, particularly in relation to workplace injuries.
Web Address: http://guysgottaknow.com.au/employment/entitlements/workplace-injury/
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Information about employment conditions, including information on workplace injury
Web Address: http://girlsgottaknow.com.au/employment/entitlements/workplace-injury/
Link Owner: Girls gotta know
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The Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Tribunal is an independent statutory tribunal determining disputes relating to workers compensation in Tasmania. The Tribunal holds conciliation conferences and hearings throughout the State.
Web Address: http://www.workerscomp.tas.gov.au/
Link Owner: Department of Justice
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