Melino Legal Newsletter June 2025

Inside you will find summaries of several recent decisions, updates on the Third Edition of the Impairment Assessment Guidelines and an employee spotlight.

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2025-26 Medical, Allied Health, Public and Private Hospital fees

The 2025-26 fees have now been published by the Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector in the South Australian Government Gazette.

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Data sharing with the South Australian Employment Tribunal (SAET)

ReturnToWorkSA is currently developing an agreement with the SAET to facilitate data sharing between agencies under the Public Sector (Data Sharing) Act 2016 (the Act).

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PIA Reporting Pty Ltd – cancelled impairment assessments

Recent changes relating to the provider, PIA Reporting Pty Ltd and the impact to Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) impairment assessments.

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Case Summary - Sorn v Work Corporation of SA & Anor [2025] SAET 31

Sorn v Work Corporation of South Australia & Anor [2025] SAET 31 Delivered 11 April This case involves the application of the significant contributing cause provision pursuant to section 7(2)(a) of the Return to Work Act 2014 (the Act).

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Gregory Shilton v Return to Work Corporation of South Australia [2025] SAET 48 (21 May 2025)

Recent SAET decision

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Impairment Assessor Accreditation Scheme Update

On behalf of Samantha Jones, Executive Leader, Regulation to provide you with update regarding the review of the Impairment Assessor Accreditation Scheme (IAAS).

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Expression of Interest: PeopleVision - WHS Consultant

PeopleVision is seeking expressions of interest from senior WHS practitioners to join our consulting team. Flexible arrangements can be accommodated. For confidential enquiries, please contact Gina Nardone on 0423800063 or gina.nardone@peoplevision.com.au.

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SISA Newsletter May/June Issue

Our latest newsletter is out now.

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ASH - Free Medical Terminology Guide

Understanding medical terminology can make all the difference in critical health situations, and while understanding medical language is serious business, learning the terminology can be a thought-provoking, interesting crash course in the history and development of language and parts of speech. Perfect for legal professionals, case managers, and insurers needing to interpret reports quickly and accurately. This free guide breaks down complex terms used in independent medical reports, organised by specialty area.

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BSOTF 2025 - Save the Date!

The 'Both Sides of the Fence' Workers Compensation Seminar Organising Committee are pleased to announce that this year's Seminar is returning to Adelaide Oval! Committed to delivering dynamic content that challenges conventional wisdom and inspires new perspectives.

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Position Vacant: PeopleVision - Senior Consultant - Injury Management (Full Time or Part Time)

PeopleVision is on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Senior Consultant – Injury Management to join our growing team. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy delivering meaningful outcomes for clients, and have strong expertise in workers' compensation and return-to-work strategies—this could be your next big move!