There have been critical recent developments in workers compensation in Western Australia. In 1 hour examine the management of workers compensation recoveries in third-party claims, the recent changes to access to common law damages and the proposed reform to income tax deductions from settlements. Gain practical insights into navigating conciliation under the new WorkCover framework, overcoming procedural challenges and positioning matters for timely and effective resolution.
Thursday, 29 October 2026
2.00pm to 3.00pm Workers Compensation in WA: Recent Developments Impacting Common Law Claims, Recoveries and Settlements
- Managing workers compensation recoveries in third-party common law claims
- How recent changes to the WorkCover Guides may affect access to common law damages
- ICWA's proposed income tax deductions from settlements: key considerations for practitioners
- Conciliation under the new WorkCover framework: addressing procedural hurdles and achieving timely outcomes
Presented by Rebecca Sorgiovanni, Partner, Soul Legal
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is based on WA legislation
Presenters
Rebecca Sorgiovanni, Partner, Soul LegalRebecca is a co-director at Soul Legal which firm had its inception in 2018. Prior to that she spent 10 years as Principal at Sorgiovanni Legal. Rebecca has worked for both Plaintiff and Defendant firms in Personal Injuries and Insurance law, since being admitted in 1998. Rebecca has previously been involved in the Australian Plaintiff Lawyers Association, WA Branch (now known as the Australian Lawyers Alliance) as head of the Education Committee and as Branch Secretary arranging CPD events, lobbying and assisting in arranging State Conferences. Rebecca is a registered family law mediator and a believer in alternative dispute resolution. At Soul Legal Rebecca and Kevin aim to combine strong litigation skills with a client focused approach, preferring cost effective holistic solutions where possible.
