Understanding Your Legal Rights: A Guide for Lesbians and Gay Men in NSW
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Compensation

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Worker's compensation
Two people pulling one one side of a set of scales, trying to even the balance Same sex partners are recognised under NSW workers’ compensation laws. This means that if your partner died in a work-related accident, you may be entitled to compensation. If you want to claim compensation in these circumstances, it is best to get legal advice.


Motor accident compensation
Same sex partners are recognised under motor accident compensation laws. This means that you may be entitled to compensation if your partner is injured or killed in a motor accident. Once again, seek legal advice about how to make a claim.


About this website
While every effort has been made to ensure that the information on this website and in the Understanding Your Legal Rights booklet is as up to date and accurate as possible, it is not a substitute for legal advice. The law is complex and may change. Readers are advised to seek specific legal advice in relation to their particular situation.
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