The 2026 Federal Budget has introduced significant changes to how discretionary trusts, including testamentary discretionary trusts (TDTs), will be taxed. If passed, these changes have far-reaching implications for estate planning strategies that many families use to protect and pass on wealth.

The Court of Appeal upheld the award in favour of the plaintiff on the basis that both doctors breached duty of care.

Victoria's new OH&S (Psychological Health) Regs mark a shift in employers' obligations to proactively control health & safety risks associated with psychosocial hazards.

The New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) has awarded $55,000 in compensation to a worker who was discriminated against on the grounds of her disability.

Whilst AI can enhance efficiency & accuracy, it also introduces legal & ethical risks that health practitioners must carefully manage.

An injured claimant must establish the existence of a duty of care in order to succeed.

Court has confirmed that assessing reasonableness of home care is not to be done as a simple cost–benefit analysis, and the injured plaintiff's wishes will be afforded significant weight.

Eligible business entities are mandated to report any ransomware or cyber extortion payments to the Australian Signals Directorate.

An insurer under a claims-made policy may decline indemnity for claims arising from known but undisclosed facts or circumstances.

A hospital owes a duty of care to protect patients from sexual assault and other crimes by its staff members. Liability will depend on whether the Hospital has materially increased the risk of criminal conduct.

The fundamental rule of evidence is that it must be relevant. It is said that all other rules of evidence flow from this fundamental rule. The purpose of the fundamental rule is to only allow "evidence" which tends to prove or disprove a fact in issue. Anything else is a hindrance, or even detrimental, to the deliberation process the Court is required to undertake.

Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) can offer peace of mind by protecting family wealth in the event of a relationship breakdown.

The response to Queensland flood crisis has been remarkable. In fact, it has been so well planned and coordinated that Queensland was not required to accept any search and rescue assistance from other countries. The disaster management plans developed under the Disaster Management Act 2003 (Qld) have set the standard for worlds best practice in responding to a natural disaster.

The Court of Appeal confirmed that in complex medical negligence cases, courts prioritise overall clinical evidence - such as contemporaneous records, patient functionality & consistent expert opinion - over isolated imaging.

Employers to have a sexual harassment policy that is known to and accessible to all workers.

Monash IVF's recent settlements arising from serious embryo transfer errors highlight the increasing operational, governance and risk challenges facing IVF providers as patient...

This High Court's decision confirms that the court has power to make soft class closure orders.

Recent case highlights key risks for builders involved in non-contiguous multi-lot residential developments.

In the Spring of 2001, Silverstein Properties Inc (and related entities) acquired a 99 year lease over the World Trade Centre (WTC) owned by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The lease required Silverstein Properties to take out insurance cover.

In 2000 and 2001, AMP Financial Planning Pty Ltd (AMP) purchased professional indemnity cover from CGU.