Commonwealth Employees

Current or former Commonwealth employees or former members of the Australian Defence Force have frequently made claims for asbestos related conditions.

Former Defence Force personnel

Australian Defence Force personnel have entitlements under the Commonwealth Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 including entitlements for lump sum permanent impairment money, weekly payments of compensation for work related incapacity, medical expenses and possibly compensation for pain and suffering.

In the event of death from an asbestos related condition dependants may have a right to lodge a claim under the Commonwealth Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.

Other Commonwealth employees

Where exposure to asbestos occurred prior to 30 November 1988, Commonwealth employees may sue for negligence at common law, and are not restricted by the operation of the Commonwealth Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act.