9th Annual Asbestos and Related Diseases
There are countless variables in any asbestos or related disease matter involving a range of perspectives that you must know inside and out. Gain a firm grasp of each of these perspectives by going right to the source and hearing from the Honourable Judge Russell, Icare, leading legal experts, and eminent respiratory physician. Join them as they examine new legislation and procedures, the latest compensation claims, critical new medical issues and more.
Description
Attend and earn 3 CPD units including:
2 units in Substantive Law
1 unit in Professional Skills
This seminar was recorded in NSW on 13 September 2018
Chair and Opening Address: His Honour Judge David Russell, Judge of the District Court and member of the Dust Diseases Tribunal of New South Wales
2.00pm to 2.40pm: The New Dust Diseases Tribunal Regulation 2018
- The changes
- Unresolved Issues
Presented by David Andersen, Partner, HWL Ebsworth
2.40pm to 3.20pm: Compensation, Claims and Consequences
- Superannuation and age pension claims
- Insurance claims
- Amaca funding arrangements
- S15B of the Civil Liability Act 2002
Presented by James Sheller, Barrister, New Chambers; Recommended Insurance Junior Counsel, Doyle’s Guide 2017
3.20pm to 3.35pm Afternoon Tea
3.35pm to 4.15pm: Insights from Icare: Dust Diseases Care
- The Statutory Compensation Regime
- Work on the ground by Icare
Presented by Julie Kuralsoy, Compensation and Health Care Services Manager, Dust Diseases Care, Icare
Professional Skills
4.15pm to 5.15pm: THE MEDICAL PERSPECTIVE: Update on Coal, Silica and Asbestos Diseases
- New treatments for Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer
- Silicosis: an emerging epidemic
- The recent spate of cases of coal workers’ pneumoconiosis in Australia.
Presented by Dr Anthony Johnson, Respiratory Physician, Liverpool
Closing Comments from His Honour Judge David Russell