Monday, 14 September 2026
Chair
Lian Chami, Partner, Bartier Perry; Preeminent Dust Diseases Lawyers (Defendant) – New South Wales, Doyle’s Guide 2025
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
* This interactive online recording includes questions and quizzes requiring critical thinking about the topics, so you have no annual limits to the number of points/hours you can claim with this format of learning. Please verify with your CPD rules
The Bennett Decisions in the Dust Diseases Tribunal
- Unpack the implications of the decisions of Bennett v Workers Compensation Nominal Insurer (No 2) [2025] NSWDDT 5 and Bennett v Workers Compensation Nominal Insurer (No 3) [2026] NSWDDT 4,
- Examine the pertinent determinations as to likely progression of PMF and its impact on damages.
- Consider the application of the Workers Compensation (Dust Diseases) Act 1942 on awards of damages for future out-of-pocket expenses.
Presented by Jessica Mackenzie, Partner, Rankin Ellison Lawyers: Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury; Leading Dust Diseases Lawyers NSW Doyle’s Guide 2025
Presenters
Jessica Mackenzie, Partner, Rankin Ellison LawyersJessica specialises in insurance litigation with an emphasis on Dust Diseases litigation. Jessica joined Rankin Ellison in 2020 as Special Counsel and was appointed as a Partner in 2022. She has worked in personal injury litigation since 2005. Following her admission in 2009, Jessica proved her ongoing commitment to personal injury litigation by achieving her Law Society Specialist Accreditation in personal injury law in 2014. Practicing solely in Dust Diseases litigation since 2013, she has conducted claims in both New South Wales and Queensland. Jessica has worked for both Plaintiff and Defendant law firms, developing a diverse range of skills. Now litigating complex liability and damages claims, she pays particular attention to evidence presented by her opposition in order to ensure the most appropriate response to claims. Jessica prides herself on providing timely and quality advice, ensuring that the forensic and strategic direction of a case is taken care of. Her strong advocacy skills have earned her a well-deserved reputation in the NSW Dust Diseases jurisdiction.
Lian Chami, Partner, Bartier Perry
Lian brings over 15 years of experience in law, specialising in dust diseases work and historical liability claims. With a background in alternative dispute resolution, Lian is dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for clients. Her current practice focuses on dust-related cases, where she has been providing exemplary legal services to various clients, including NSW government clients in transport, education, public works, and health under the Treasury Managed Fund (TMF) and Comcare work on behalf of the Commonwealth Government. Lian’s clients appreciate her efficiency and practical, cost-effective approach to resolving or contesting litigations.
