Can I claim compensation for loss of earnings due to work accident in Australia?
<p>I was working in a hair salon in Australia and fell backwards.  I tore my rotator cuff and have slipped disc. I had surgery on shoulder when got back to UK. Can I claim for loss of earnings, etc.?</p>

<p>All employees in Australia are covered by state-based Worker’s Compensation insurance. <a href="https://www.sira.nsw.gov.au/resources-library/workers-compensation-resources/publications/workers-and-claims/injured-at-work-guide" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This</a> is the workers’ guide for NSW.</p>

<p>In theory, your loss of income and medical expenses should be claimable. However, as it seems that you did not follow the required procedures, in practice, you may find it a bureaucratic nightmare.</p>

<p>First, you needed to have been seen by a registered Australian doctor and receive a Workers Compensation certificate to get the ball rolling. Do you have evidence that the injury occurred at work?</p>

<p>Second, benefits are suspended if you leave the country. There may be exemptions for temporary workers but I am unaware of them.</p>

<p>Contact the authority responsible for workers compensation in the state you were injured.</p>

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