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The case is an interesting example of a worker's compensation claim where the reliability of the plaintiff is at issue.

Comcare was prejudiced by failure to give earlier notice as it was denied an opportunity to manage the emerging injury.

This interpretation of Martin v Comcare by the Tribunal goes further than terms that were expressed in the High Court.

Host employers and insurers should be aware of potential liability risk if a labour hire worker is injured on assignment.

A section 11A defence is that the injury was wholly and predominantly caused by the reasonable actions of the employer.

The best protection employers can have combines excellent employment practices and procedures and the right EPL policy.

The Tribunal found that the weight of the expert evidence did not support the worker's claimed mechanism of injury.

The Plaintiff was awarded significant damages, over a million dollars, which included an award for gratuitous damages.

Looks at increase in disaster events, and whether property and infrastructure can be made more resistant.

The legislation for the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme highlights the need to consider carefully the scope of D&O insurance policies.

Superannuation savings now comprise a major asset of many people, be they retirees or younger people saving for retirement, particularly if they hold life insurance in their superannuation fund.

In this edition of FSR GPS, we set out some useful tips to help licensees calculate the 30-day reporting deadline under the ASIC breach reporting regime.

The case, Martin John Green in his capacity as liquidator of Arimco Mining Pty Limited (in liquidation) v CGU Insurance Limited & Ors [2008] NSWSC 825, has a little something for everyone interested in Australian D&O.

Trauma insurance, also known as critical illness insurance, is designed to provide financial support to individuals diagnosed with severe medical conditions such as cancer, heart attack, or stroke.

Despite growth in the sector, the rights of excess layer insurers are yet to be fully canvassed in Australian courts.

Indemnities are usually one of the most difficult, dreaded, emotive and time-consuming topics in contract negotiations.

Legislative changes aim to improve the availability and transparency of flood insurance.