As a consequence of this practice direction the parties to workers compensation matters and their representatives should now take steps to ensure that any experts that are instructed for or in anticipation of a TASCAT referral are provided with a copy of the Expert Witness Code of Conduct so that the expert can ensure that their report complies with the requirements set out in the Code.

The Code of Conduct can be accessed via the TASCAT website: https://tascat.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/709593/230601-Practice-Direction-1-Expert-
Witness-Code-of-Conduct.pdf

If you have the questions about the Expert Witness Code of Conduct please feel free to contact one of our insurance litigation team.