Comcare | Military Compensation

Exceeding the expectations of his clients whilst successfully resolving their concerns is what matters most in Ben Mason’s federal workers' compensation practice.

Ben’s clients come to him typically when their compensation claims have been rejected or to seek advice regarding claims for permanent impairment and dependency. They include current and former seafarers, members of the Australian Defence Force, employees of the Commonwealth and ACT governments, and employees of corporations licensed to insure under the Comcare scheme (such as NAB, Telstra, Optus and Australia Post).

If a client’s matter cannot be resolved through an internal review process, Ben will often appeal to an external body, such as the Administrative Appeals Tribunal or Federal Court of Australia.

Ben graduated from the Australian National University in 2001, first began working with Slater & Gordon in 2003 and was appointed practice group leader of the Victorian Commonwealth Compensation Department in 2007.

“The greatest satisfaction is exceeding the expectations of my clients.”

Expertise

• Military Compensation claims
• Comcare claims
• Seacare claims
• Personal injuries
• Impairment claims
• Dependency claims
• Administrative Appeals Tribunal appeals
• Federal Court appeals

Career history

• Slater & Gordon since 2007 (national practice group leader)
• Slater & Gordon, 2003-2004 & 2007 (lawyer)
• 2000-2002 Richards Lawyers, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane

Memberships & associations

• Commonwealth Compensation Liaison Committee
• Law Institute of Victoria

Professional qualifications & admissions

• 2003 Admitted, Supreme Court of Victoria
• 2002 Admitted, Supreme Court of ACT
• 2002 Admitted, Supreme Court of New South Wales
• 2001 Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, College of Law NSW
• 2001 Bachelor of Law, Australian National University
• 2001 Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), Australian National University