Finish off the year with a review of the changes to the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 (VIC) followed by an analysis of emerging claims covering occupational disease and unusual vehicles such as electric bikes, scooters, go carts and forklifts.

Presenters

Michael Lombard, Principal, Lombard Mediation
Michael Lombard is a mediator specialising in personal injury claims at Lombard Mediation. Michael was formerly a Partner at Adviceline Injury lawyers when he was awarded Personal Injury Lawyer of the year 2019 by Best Lawyers in Australia. He was previously involved in high profile cases such as the Bourke Street rampage and the Flinders street tram stop attack, as well as a variety of public liability and industrial accident cases. He attained accreditation in Mediation in 2013 and now practices exclusively as a mediator. Michael has also served as a director of the Law Institute and is a current member of the Law Institute ethics committee. He was a Trustee of Lawaid for 10 years, four of which he acted as chairman.


Sach Fernando, Principal Lawyer, Maxiom Injury Lawyers
Sach Fernando is a leading lawyer and Specialist in Personal Injury law, accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria. He is committed to guiding his clients on their road to recovery and will ensure that their weekly income and medical treatment are paid on time. Sach is also an active member of the Australian Lawyers Alliance, an organisation that is committed to protecting the rights of individuals, and the Law Institute of Victoria, who named him as a Rising Star in 2017. Sach is of Sri Lankan heritage and speaks fluent Sinhalese. His service to the Sri Lankan Australian community was recognised in 2016 when he was awarded Young Sri Lankan of the Year. Sach founded Maxiom Injury Lawyers with a commitment to providing high quality legal advice, which is personal and affordable.


Bruce Anderson, Barrister, Lennon’s List
Bruce Anderson is a barrister who specialises in personal injury claims under the TAC and WorkCover schemes. Bruce has been a barrister for about 20 years.  He has previously worked as legal counsel at both TAC and WorkCover, as a solicitor at Dunhill Madden Butler, journalist at ABC Radio and copywriter at Pure Creative.


Andrew Dimsey, Barrister, Dever’s List
Andrew practises predominantly in plaintiff personal injury common law and statutory schemes. He has extensive experience across all Victorian courts and tribunals in asbestos and chemical exposure, public liability, medical negligence, workers compensation, transport accident and institutional abuse. He appears frequently in the Supreme and County Courts, with extensive trial experience both led and unled.  Andrew has been recognised by his peers as pre-eminent Insurance Law Counsel in the Doyle’s Guide for the last two years. Prior to coming to the Bar, Andrew was Principal of the National Asbestos and Public Liability practices of Maurice Blackburn Lawyers.