In Queensland’s complex workers’ compensation framework, the question of which state a worker is employed in can significantly impact a claim’s outcome. The recent case of Stratford North Pty Ltd v Workers’ Compensation Regulator & Anor [2025] ICQ 004 offers a timely look at how courts interpret the “state of employment” under the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld) and the procedural rules around appeals under the Industrial Relations Act 2016 (Qld).
This episode explores how section 113 of the Workers’ Compensation Act and section 564 of the Industrial Relations Act were applied, and what this means for both employers and workers facing jurisdictional or procedural hurdles in compensation disputes. Timing, location, and technical compliance all come under scrutiny in this instructive decision from the Industrial Court of Queensland.
Confused about how your employment status affects your workers’ compensation claim? At accident legal, we help injured workers across Queensland understand their rights—no matter where they were employed. Our team can guide you through jurisdictional challenges and appeal deadlines with confidence and clarity. Contact us today for personalised legal advice.
