Keywords:
Accident Compensation Act 1985: 1. Introduction and history of the Victorian Workers? Compensation Scheme -- 2. Eligibility -- 3. Exclusions -- 4. Claim procedures, time limits and provisional payments-- 5. Conciliation and arbitration of disputes -- 6. Res judicata, issue estoppel, accord and satisfaction, anshun estoppel -- 7. Medical panels -- 8. Weekly payments of compensation -- 9. Medical and like benefits -- 10. Impairment benefits -- 11. Compensation for death of a worker -- 12. Recovery of statutory compensation payments and indemnity -- 13. Actions for damages and "serious injury" principles -- 14. Leave to appeal/appeal provisions and principles -- 15. Introduction and history of the Victorian Transport Accident Compensation Scheme -- 16. Eligibility and exclusions -- 17. The claim procedures and notice requirements -- 18. Benefits for loss of earnings/earning capacity and dependency claims -- 19. Medical and like benefits -- 20. Impairment benefits -- 21. Alternative dispute resolution procedures, VCAT reviews and leave to appeal applications -- 22. Actions for damages, the TAC protocols and "serious injury" principles