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The plaintiff suffered spinal injuries when he was startled by a loud alarm activating in close proximity to him at work.

The Tribunal was asked to determine liability for a shoulder injury suffered when an officer fell over in a carpark.

The Sabayanagam case clarified what is and isn't a work capacity decision under the Workers Compensation Act 1987.

The decision of a court about grandparents and extended family members spending regular time with the children after separation or divorce is likely to be influenced by the age of the children and by whether or not a relationship already exists with the children.

An increase in divorce statistics seems to be an outcome of the financial hardships faced in the previous few years.

The Full Court has affirmed the pervasive remedial nature of section 54 of the Australian Insurance Contracts Act 1984.

Professionals must disclose limited liability status and ensure eligibility for insurance schemes to cap damages awards.

This is an appeal from the decision of Justice Bergin in the Technology & Construction List of the Equity Division of The Supreme Court of NSW. In this case the insured (Thiess) contended they were able to obtain progress payments from their insurer (Zurich) for construction work undertaken by them after a tunnel collapsed.

The AAT overturned a decision of Comcare to discontinue a claim for compensation by a house attendant at The Lodge.

Principles from UK insurance test cases could provide guidance in Australia to determine COVID-19 coverage disputes.

Duty of disclosure takes primacy over any implied or written obligation within an insurance policy to advance defence costs.

It cannot be assumed that potential risks for directors and officers in a data breach incident are covered by insurance.

The amendment to the DOCA meant that insurance proceeds were excluded from the proof and pro rata divisibility provisions.

This case note focuses on the award of quantum, as no damages were awarded to the plaintiff for future economic loss.

Recent changes to insurance legislation have updated the definition of what is a flood.

The subject motor vehicle accident remained a significant causal factor in the Claimant's current psychological injury.