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Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority

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AGLC: Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2017] VCC 1171
Case: [2017] VCC 1171
Decision Date: 28 August 2017

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Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2017] VCC 1171

Most Recent Citation

Hankinson v ITI (Vic) Pty Ltd [2021] VCC 554

Cases Citing This Decision

Victorian WorkCover Authority v Perumal [2024] VSCA 107
Citation 1 (Para 5)

…c)assessing whether any such limited capacity is permanent is a matter of judgment involving an element of prediction into the future.[24] [24] Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545, 573 [88]–[89] (Priest, Beach and Niall JJA) ; [2018] VSCA 35; Cardoso v Staff Australia Payroll Services Pty Ltd [2019] VSCA 139, [47] (Kaye, Mc…
Yirga-Denbu v VWA [2018] VSCA 35
Citation 2 (Para 1)

…applicant to be given leave to claim damages for loss of earnings and loss of earning capacity.[5] [3] Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2017] VCC 1171 (‘Reasons’). [4]Ibid [56]. [5]Ibid [58].…
Hungry Hampers Catering v Rossington [2025] VSC 84
Citation 3

…h Medical Panel opinion is final and conclusive – Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 (Vic) ss 217(4), 313(4) – Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545.…
Mule v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2022] VSC 664
Citation 4 (Para 1)

…to continue indefinitely to have no current work capacity. It is not necessary to resort to the reasons to understand the Panel’s answer. [30] Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545, 564–5 [58] (Priest, Beach and Niall JJA).…
Thomas v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2025] VCC 1564
Citation 5

…o Pty Ltd (2007) 17 VR 592; Sabo v George Weston Foods [2009] VSCA 242; Victorian WorkCover Authority v Papaconstantinou [2021] VSCA 145; Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545; Cakir v Arnott’s Biscuits Pty Ltd [2007] VSCA 104; Petrovic v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2018] VSCA 243; Pulling v Yarra Ranges Shire Council [201…
Nixon v VWA [2025] VCC 6
Citation 6

…limb – loss of earning capacity – credibility Legislation Cited: Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 (Vic), Cases Cited: Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545; Richter v Driscoll [2016] VSCA 142; (2016) 51 VR 95; Harris v DJD Earthmoving Pty Ltd [2016] VSCA 188; Ajinvan Pty Ltd v Laurie Fry [2001] VSCA…
Luca v Adiyan Pty Ltd [2025] VCC 387
Citation 7

…Pty Ltd (2007) 17 VR 592; Sabo v George Weston Foods [2009] VSCA 242; Victorian WorkCover Authority v Papaconstantinou [2021] VSCA 145 ; Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545; Giankos v SPC Ardmona Operations Ltd (2011) VR 120; Hunter v Transport Accident Commission [2005] VSCA 1; Acir v Frosster Pty Ltd [2009] VSC 454; The…
Thomson v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2025] VCC 245
Citation 8

…housing Pty Ltd [2021] VCC 834; Kuluk v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2021] VCC 1262; Osborne v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2022] VCC 2244; Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545; Ellis Management Services Pty Ltd v Taylor [2013] VSCA 326 Judgment: Application dismissed.…
Aitken v VWA [2024] VCC 1694
Citation 9

…Vic), s325(2), s335 Cases Cited: Haden Engineering Pty Ltd v McKinnon (2010) 31 VR 1; Dwyer v Calco Timbers Pty Ltd (No 2) [2008] VSCA 260; Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545; Victorian WorkCover Authority v Kalenjuk [2017] VSCA 17; Ryan v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2023] VCC 2300 Judgment: Leave granted to the plainti…
Argonz v RTM (Aus) Pty Ltd [2024] VCC 1695
Citation 10

…Meat Co Pty Ltd (2007) 17 VR 542; Sabo v George Weston Foods [2009] VSCA 242; Victorian WorkCover Authority v Papaconstantinou [2021] VSCA 145; Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545; Haden Engineering Pty Ltd v McKinnon (2010) 31 VR 1; Hooley v Transport Accident Commission [2019] VSCA 263…
Nonoa v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2024] VCC 1504
Citation 11

…cKinnon (2010) 31 VR 1; Dwyer v Calco Timbers Pty Ltd (No 2) [2008] VSCA 260; Ellis Management Services Pty Ltd v Taylor [2013] VSCA 326; Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545; Accident Compensation Commission v Tilley [1992] 2 VR 499; Barwon Spinners Pty Ltd v Podolak (2005) 14 VR 622; Grech v Orica Australia Pty Ltd and Ano…
Gulifa v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2024] VCC 1218
Citation 12

…range Legislation Cited: Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013, s335; s325(1); Evidence Act 2008, s55, s79 Cases Cited: Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545; Johns v Oaktech Pty Ltd [2020] VSCA 10; Kelso v Tatiara Meat Co Pty Ltd (2007) 17 VR 592; Sejranovic v Berkeley Challenge [2009] VSCA 108; Siddel-Wh…
Holland v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2024] VCC 807
Citation 13

…] 2 VR 129; Acir v Frosster Pty Ltd [2009] VSC 454; Richter v Driscoll (2016) 51 VR 91; Harris v DJD Earthmoving Pty Ltd [2016] VSCA 188; Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545; Cardoso v Staff Australia Payroll Services Pty Ltd [2019] VSCA 139 Judgment: Leave granted to commence a proceeding for pain and suffering and pecunia…
Kelly v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2024] VCC 689
Citation 14

…91; Harris v DJD Earthmoving Pty Ltd [2016] VSCA 188; Herald & Weekly Times Ltd & Victorian WorkCover Authority v Jessop [2014] VSCA 292; Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545…
Cocks v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2024] VCC 195
Citation 15

…e & Cable v Abdulle [ 2009] VSCA 170; Johns v Oaktech Pty Ltd [2020] VSCA 10; Papamanos v Commonwealth Bank of Australia [2014] VSCA 167; Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545; Richter v Driscoll (2016) 51 VR 95; Harris v DJD Earthmoving Pty Ltd [2016] VSCA 188; Acir v Frosster Pty Ltd [2009] VSCA 454; Turner v Love (1995) 21…
Calleja v State of Victoria (Department of Education and Training) [2024] VCC 108
Citation 16

…rs Pty Ltd & Ors v Podolak (2005) 14 VR 622; Grace v Elmasri [2009] VSCA 111; Fazlic v Milingimbi Community Inc (1982) 150 CLR 345; Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545; Stijepic v One Force Group Aust Pty Ltd [2009] VSCA 181…
Maulday v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2023] VCC 1918
Citation 17

…er Authority [2018] VSCA 243; Popovski v Ericsson Aust Pty Ltd [1998] VSC 61; Sepe v Club Italia Sporting Club Inc (Ruling) [2023] VSC 191; Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545; Zlateska v Consolidated Cleaning Services Pty Ltd & Anor [2006] VSCA 141 Judgment: Leave granted to commence proceedings for pain and suffering and…
Schulz v Cool Breeze Rentals Pty Ltd [2023] VCC 722
Citation 18

…quences are more than significant or marked Legislation Cited: Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 (Vic) Cases Cited: Yirga-Denbu v Victorian Workcover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545 Judgment: Application granted…
Bergin v Elsey Nominees Pty Ltd [2023] VCC 406
Citation 19

…VSCA 123; Acir v Frosster Pty Ltd [2009] VSCA 454; Richter v Driscoll & Ors (2016) 51 VR 95; Church v Echuca Regional Health (2008) 20 VR 566; Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545; Advanced Wire & Cable Pty Ltd & Anor v Abdulle [2009] VSCA 170 Judgment: Leave granted to the plaintiff to bring a proceeding at common law.…
Debono v Victorian Workcover Authority [2022] VCC 1317
Citation 20

…d (2007) 17 VR 592; Sabo v George Weston Foods [2009] VSCA 242; Victorian WorkCover Authority v Papaconstantinou [2021] VSCA 145; Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545; Haden Engineering Pty Ltd v McKinnon (2010) 31 VR 1; Dwyer v Calco Timbers Pty Ltd (No 2) [2008] VSCA 260; Ellis Management Services Pty Ltd v Taylor [2013] V…
Douthwaite v Seymour Health [2022] VCC 637
Citation 21

…5, s327, s335(2)(d) Cases Cited: Hunter v Transport Accident Commission [2005] VSCA 1; Katanas v Transport Accident Commission [2016] VSCA 140; Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545; Giankos v SPC Ardmona Operations Ltd (2011) VR 120; Transport Accident Commission v Katanas (2017) 262 CLR 550; Victorian WorkCover Authority v…
Clark v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2022] VCC 303
Citation 22

…a Meat Co Pty Ltd (2007) 17 VR 592; Sabo v George Weston Foods [2009] VSCA 242; Victorian WorkCover Authority v Papaconstantinou [2021] VSCA 145; Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545; Haden Engineering Pty Ltd v McKinnon (2010) 31 VR 1; Dwyer v Calco Timbers Pty Ltd (No 2) [2008] VSCA 260; Meadows v Lichmore [2013] VSCA 201;…
Marchouba v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2022] VCC 313
Citation 23

…Meat Co Pty Ltd (2007) 17 VR 542; Sabo v George Weston Foods [2009] VSCA 242; Victorian WorkCover Authority v Papaconstantinou [2021] VSCA 145; Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545; Transport Accident Commission & O’Dea v Dennis [1998] 1 VR 702; Haden Engineering Pty Ltd v McKinnon (2010) 31 VR 1; Hawkins v DHL Express (Aust…
Edzevit Saitoski v G.J. and K. Cleaning Services Pty Ltd [2022] VCC 299
Citation 24

…as in a claim for damages, but rather the application of a statutory formula.[17] [17] Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545, [78]; see also Acir v Frostter Pty Ltd [2009] VSC 454 at paragraph [171] 31The definition of “income from personal exertion” in s6(2) of the Transport Accident Act 1986 is incorporated by reference in…
Ocampo v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2022] VCC 189
Citation 25

…in and suffering – credibility Legislation Cited: Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 (Vic), s325(1) and (2) Cases Cited: Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545; Doolan v Rayners Sawmills Pty Ltd [2008] VSCA 219 ; Georgopoulos v Silaforts Painting Pty Ltd [2012] VSCA 179; Humphries and Anor v Poljak [1992…
Rahim v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2021] VCC 2052
Citation 26

…at Co Pty Ltd (2007) 17 VR 592; Sabo v George Weston Foods [2009] VSCA 242; Victorian WorkCover Authority v Papaconstantinou [2021] VSCA 145; Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545; Dwyer v Calco Timbers Pty Ltd (No 2) [2008] VSCA 260; Sejranovic v Berkeley Challenge Pty Ltd [2009] VSCA 108; Sabanovic v Atco Controls Pty Ltd […
Dahoud v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2021] VCC 1903
Citation 27

…Co Pty Ltd (2007) 17 VR 628; Sabo v George Weston Foods [2009] VSCA 242; Victorian WorkCover Authority v Papaconstantinou [2021] VSCA 145; Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545; Petrovic v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2018] VSCA 243 ; Pulling v Yarra Ranges Shire Council [2018] VSC 248; Ryan v Bunnings Group Ltd [2020] ACT…
Golowka v Cotton on Pty Ltd [2021] VCC 1794
Citation 28

…Ltd (1991) 171 CLR 506; Karabotsos v Plastex Industries Pty Ltd [1981] VR 675; Watts v Rake (1960) 108 CLR 158; Fox v Wood (1981) 148 CLR 438; Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545 Judgment: Judgment for the Plaintiff…
Sudke v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2021] VCC 1415
Citation 29

…he spine – pain and suffering conceded – pecuniary loss Legislation Cited: Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 Cases Cited: Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545 Judgment: Leave granted to commence a common law proceeding for pain and suffering and loss of earning capacity damages…
Babakarkhil v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2021] VCC 1170
Citation 30

…oss Legislation Cited: Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 Cases Cited: State of New South Wales v Moss [2000] NSWCA 133; Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545 Judgment: Leave granted to the plaintiff to bring a proceeding for pain and suffering and loss of earnings damages…
Jones v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2021] VCC 1088
Citation 31

…for pain and suffering and pecuniary loss Legislation Cited: Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013, s325 Cases Cited: Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545; Richter v Driscoll [2016] VSCA 142 Judgment: Leave granted to the plaintiff to bring common law proceedings for the recovery of pain and suffering dam…
Hankinson v ITI (Vic) Pty Ltd [2021] VCC 554
Citation 32

…: Giankos v SPC Ardmona Operations Ltd (2011) VR 120; The Herald & Weekly Times Limited and Victorian WorkCover Authority v Jessop [2014] VSCA 292; Yirga-Denbu v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2018) 57 VR 545, 573 Judgment: Leave granted for pain and suffering and economic loss damages…

Cases Cited

Statutory Material Cited

Haden Engineering Pty Ltd v McKinnon [2010] VSCA 69
Citation 1

…Cases Cited: Mutual Cleaning and Maintenance Pty Ltd v Stamboulakis [2007] VSCA 46; Barwon Spinners Pty Ltd & Ors v Podolak (2005) 14 VR 622; Haden Engineering Pty Ltd v McKinnon (2010) 31 VR 1; Kelso v Tatiara Meat Co Ltd (2007) 17 VR 592 Judgment: Leave granted to the plaintiff to commence a proceeding seeking damages for pain and sufferin…
Tatiara Meat Co Pty Ltd v Kelso [2010] VSCA 12
Citation 2

…and Maintenance Pty Ltd v Stamboulakis [2007] VSCA 46; Barwon Spinners Pty Ltd & Ors v Podolak (2005) 14 VR 622; Haden Engineering Pty Ltd v McKinnon (2010) 31 VR 1; Kelso v Tatiara Meat Co Ltd (2007) 17 VR 592 Judgment: Leave granted to the plaintiff to commence a proceeding seeking damages for pain and sufferin…
Kelso v Tatiara Meat Co Pty Ltd [2007] VSCA 267
Citation 3

…] VSCA 46; Barwon Spinners Pty Ltd & Ors v Podolak (2005) 14 VR 622; Haden Engineering Pty Ltd v McKinnon (2010) 31 VR 1; Kelso v Tatiara Meat Co Ltd (2007) 17 VR 592 Judgment: Leave granted to the plaintiff to commence a proceeding seeking damages for pain and suffering. Application in respect of loss of earning c…
Mutual Cleaning and Maintenance Pty Ltd v Stamboulakis [2007] VSCA 46
Citation 4

…Cases Cited: Mutual Cleaning and Maintenance Pty Ltd v Stamboulakis [2007] VSCA 46; Barwon Spinners Pty Ltd & Ors v Podolak (2005) 14 VR 622; Haden Engineering Pty Ltd v McKinnon (2010) 31 VR 1; Kelso v Tatiara Meat Co Ltd (2007) 17 VR 592 Judgment: Leave granted to the plaintiff to commence a proceeding seeking…
Barwon Spinners Pty Ltd & Ors v Podolak [2005] VSCA 33
Citation 5

…Cases Cited: Mutual Cleaning and Maintenance Pty Ltd v Stamboulakis [2007] VSCA 46; Barwon Spinners Pty Ltd & Ors v Podolak (2005) 14 VR 622; Haden Engineering Pty Ltd v McKinnon (2010) 31 VR 1; Kelso v Tatiara Meat Co Ltd (2007) 17 VR 592 Judgment: Leave granted to the plaintiff to commence a proceeding seeking damages for pain and suffering.…
Hunter v Transport Accident Commission [2005] VSCA 1
Citation 6

…Cases Cited: Mutual Cleaning and Maintenance Pty Ltd v Stamboulakis [2007] VSCA 46; Barwon Spinners Pty Ltd & Ors v Podolak (2005) 14 VR 622; Haden Engineering Pty Ltd v McKinnon (2010) 31 VR 1; Kelso v Tatiara Meat Co Ltd (2007) 17 VR 592 Judgment: Leave granted to the plaintiff to commence a proceeding seeking da…

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