Derek McDowell (Labour)

One of the ironic benefits of the current system is that because it takes so long to get the case to court, it is unlikely anything will happen subsequently that will require a reapplication to court. However, I do not think this was intended. If the speed with which the PIAB deals with cases is such that some effects of the injury have not become apparent, the case Senator Mansergh makes is not unimportant.