Speakers

Angela specialises in workers’ compensation and personal injury and represents insurers and corporations nationwide. Angela advises on litigation strategy, appears in court, and delivers expert presentations on compensation law, combining legal precision with practical insight across diverse workplace and injury contexts.

Anton practices in all areas of insurance with a focus on workers’ compensation, medical treatment and public/property liability.

He provides strategic advice on professional risks including health and safety law, employers’ indemnity claims and general insurance litigation.

Anton has advised and appeared in various courts on behalf of insurers, brokers, hospitals, mining clients and several of Australia’s largest companies and stakeholders. He regularly appears as counsel in the Arbitration Service of WorkCover WA and the District Court of Western Australia.

Anton is regarded as a senior specialist insurance practitioner with proven experience in dealing with complex insurance litigation, provision of concise and reliable indemnity advice and has assisted insurers with the drafting of policy wordings. Anton has also provided advice to the Insurance Council of Australia (WA). Anton has dedicated experience in complex contractual indemnity and recovery claims and regularly provides advice on construction, engineering and geotechnical claims.

Anton is listed as a leading workers' compensation and public liability lawyer, and as a recommended professional indemnity, CTP and medical negligence and malpractice lawyer in WA in Doyle's Guide to the Australian Legal Profession. He is also a recommended insurance lawyer in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific.

Ben has extensive experience in statutory personal injury across South Australia, the Northern Territory, and Western Australia. He advises insurers, self-insurers, and government agencies on workers’ compensation, CTP, and recovery claims, delivering strategic, risk-focused outcomes through negotiation, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution.

Daniel McCullagh has 17+ years in insurance across the UK and Australia. Since joining Sedgwick in 2013, he’s led roles in loss adjusting, operations, and supplier management. Now Senior Manager of Repair Solutions, he oversees restoration and building repair services, leveraging deep expertise in construction and customer management.

Dr Mary-Jo (MJ) Flavel is a Consultant Psychiatrist experienced in general adult Psychiatry, women’s mental health and consultation-liaison psychiatry. She has particular expertise in the treatment and management of women’s mental health issues, including PTSD, psycho-oncology, mood disorders, eating disorders, neuropsychiatry, trauma, somatoform disorders, chronic pain, perinatal, psych-oncology, general adult psychiatry and second opinions. Dr Flavel currently holds appointment as a Women’s Health Psychiatrist at the inpatient unit at Fiona Stanley Hospital. Dr Flavel is accredited and has an active interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health.

Upon graduating from the University of Notre Dame, Dr Flavel worked and trained at leading hospitals across the country, subsequently gaining Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. She has also completed a Certificate of Advanced Training in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry with the College. Dr Flavel has worked as a Senior Medical Practitioner- Psychiatry at the Department of Justice, and also has Forensic psychiatry experience in SA and WA.

Dr Flavel has been involved in research, and was principal researcher; Evaluation of CL Psychiatric services in acute hospitals (Australia), at The University of Melbourne. She has been published in peer reviewed journals, and has presented at national and international medical conferences and meetings.

Dr Paul Myers is a respected general and vascular surgeon with a distinguished career spanning both military and civilian medicine. He has held hospital appointments in Australia and overseas and served over 40 years in the Australian Defence Force, including multiple overseas deployments and active service.

Duncan McConnel SC, was called to the Bar in 2009, and has a busy practice in insurance, workers' compensation, and commercial litigation. He has appeared in the most significant Northern Territory workers' compensation cases. Appointed Senior Counsel in 2021, Duncan also brings extensive leadership experience across the legal profession nationally and locally.

Jaimi-Lee is an experienced litigation solicitor with a strong focus on insurance-related litigation, specifically workers compensation. Jaimi-lee has practiced extensively in this area in the Northern Territory for over a decade, priding herself on being able to approach matters with a collaborative and solutions focused mindset.

Jaimi-Lee’s strong foundation in insurance litigation naturally complements her practice in employment and industrial relations law. Her understanding of risk management, liability, and employer obligations across both areas enables her to provide integrated advice that addresses both the legal and operational complexities faced by employers and insurers alike.

Kate is a leading insurance lawyer in the Northern Territory, specialising in personal injury and workers’ compensation. She advises insurers, self-insurers, and employers on liability, strategy, and recovery, and regularly appears in court and mediations. Kate is known for her clear, practical guidance in complex compensation matters.

Keith is a safety and risk expert with 15+ years’ experience across iconic Australian brands. A Vincent Fairfax Fellow, he advises on policy reform, mental health, and ethical leadership. He champions recovery at work and transparent, evidence-based approaches to protect mental health whilst helping employers build trust through proactive support for vulnerable workers and psychological wellbeing. He also brings a deep expertise in occupational violence and protection of vulnerable workers.

Marc is the National Claims Program Specialist at CGU. He has over 15 years of experience in workers’ compensation in claims and operational roles. He is a registered psychologist with masters degree in organisational psychology, and is passionate about the positive influence that insurers can have in creating shared value through assisting injured workers to achieve optimal health and return to work outcomes.

Natalie is a highly regarded presenter and specialist trainer in mental health, with extensive experience inspiring individuals and organisations to challenge their thinking and expand their knowledge. Through engaging conversations, workshops and training, she empowers others to understand the critical link between physical and mental health in overall wellbeing. A Master Principal MHFA Instructor with a Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling, Natalie is also trained in ACT, PTSD, Trauma-Informed practice, Mental Vitality & Self-Care and Suicide Risk Assessment, making her a trusted expert in her field.

Rebecca Caratti is a Yamaji woman and Registered Psychologist at PeopleSense: Psychology & Wellbeing by Altius, specialising in Indigenous mental health access and therapeutic alliance. Her work explores barriers to care and “authority anxiety” offering insights into improving mental health services for Indigenous Australians.

Shane's areas of practice are workers compensation, work health and safety and allied employment issues.</p

Shane has been listed in Doyle's Guide as a leading ReturnToWork and Workers' Compensation Lawyer (Defendant) in South Australia.

Shane's experience includes:

• Strategic advice to and representation of employers, insurers, claims agents and self-insurers on the management of their workers' compensation portfolios in South Australia and the Northern Territory;
• Training and advice on the implementation and application of legislative changes in South Australia and the Northern Territory.