This case demonstrates that if this is not done, a plaintiff may be denied any remedy despite an otherwise 'strong case for compensation'.

Employers to ensure that not only are there adequate systems in place to report workplace incidents.

Stephen Watkins as litigation guardian for his son, Harrison Watkins, delivered a notice of claim under the Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 on the State of Queensland.

The judgement as a whole is not as controversial as what it may appear to be to some. Insurers, particularly CTP insurers, have long recognised that their presence will often facilitate a finding in favour of an injured plaintiff, with the result that very few contentious matters go to trial.

Claim farming refers to the practice of third parties, often operating as intermediaries, making unsolicited contact with members of the public to identify potential compensation claims.

Recent decision has significant implications for occupiers of public venues, particularly those frequented by children.

The city of Ipswich is not usually a location that Federal ministers choose to release key policy changes, but yesterday was different when Bill Shorten released the report by Treasury, Reforming Flood Insurance - Clearing the Waters.

Comprehensive wrap-up of the year's most critical developments & offers practical insights for navigating the evolving employment landscape.

This decision serves as a reminder that employers may be liable for injuries to their employees occasioned by a malevolent act of a third party.

Changes are imminent for WHS legislation in both NSW and Qld to address increased psychological injuries.

Host employers should be careful to ensure there is a safe system of work in place, and this system of work is actively enforced.

Victoria has called time on non-disclosure agreements regarding sexual harassment in the workplace.

Key issues in the matter and the implications for the insurance industry from the increased regulatory scrutiny on greenwashing and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) type claims.

The Family Law Section of the Law Council (FLS), chaired by Barry.Nilsson. Lawyers’ Geoff Sinclair, recently published its response to the Family Law Amendment (Family Violence) Bill 2010 (the Bill).

Having a conversation about financial matters and the ownership of assets at the beginning could prove invaluable.

It can be easy to forgo the legalities and formalities of planning for life after you’re gone – after all, you won’t be here for it. Yet in the interest of ensuring any inheritance makes its way to your loved ones as you intend it to, your will must be legally sound

It will also be prohibited to provide or receive a benefit in exchange for a 'claim referral'.

On 23 March 1989, the super-tanker Exxon Valdez was loaded with 53 million gallons of crude oil.

A plaintiff was awarded $15.2 million in damages against a local council after sustaining catastrophic spinal injuries as a result of jumping over a fence at cricket training.

Tanwar proved the damaged underground pipes were covered, but recovered only repair costs because the insurer couldn't prove an exclusion & no evidence for lost rent.