Compensation & Insurance: Dust Diseases & Asbestos - FAQ
Who are dependants of deceased workers?
- In New South Wales and South Australia a claimant worker may claim damages for past and future domestic care expenses for a dependant.
- Dependants include:
- your spouse;
- children aged up to 16 years of age; and
- full-time students aged up to 21 years.
- A deceased worker’s spouse is entitled to receive weekly benefits for life or until they remarry or enter into a de-facto relationship.
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