In a recent decision of Lansa & Clovelly [2010] FamCA 80, Murphy J discussed at some detail the interplay between parental responsibility conferred on a parent by virtue of section 61C of the Family Law Act 1975 and an order that confers parental responsibility.

In this recent decision, the New South Wales District Court held that the Federation Council owed and breached a duty of care despite contracting operations to a third party, awarding damages of $165,000 to the plaintiff and enforcing indemnity obligations requiring Remlap to indemnify the Federation Council for the plaintiff’s claim.

The plaintiff failed to establish that the defendant breached his duty of care with regard to her dental treatment.

Most people seem to agree that the introduction of electronic health records (EHR) is both a good idea and good policy.

The Pharmacy Board of Australia has released guidelines for the supply of medicinal cannabis.

A prisoner made an application to Queensland Corrective Services seeking to have some of her eggs extracted and frozen so that she may undergo ‘assisted reproductive technology’ upon her release from imprisonment.

If an insured is able to prove greater losses as a result of late payment, insurers will be exposed to those losses.

The Victorian Supreme Court has confirmed its inherent jurisdiction to act to protect the life and welfare of an unconscious person. The Court has the duty and power to protect the rights of an unconscious person to receive appropriate medical treatment, sustenance and support, provided that it is in the person’s best interests.

NSW SC Practice Note guides legal practitioners, offering new guidance for integrating generative AI tools such as ChatGPT into their legal practice.

In this recent decision, the Court of Appeal addressed the concept of 'obvious risk' under the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) and its implications for liability and insured parties.

The Victorian SC dismissed a class action over a contraceptive device, finding insufficient evidence that it caused the plaintiffs' alleged health issues.

The DC of Qld found a dog owner not liable to a plaintiff for injuries sustained after the dog left an unsecured yard & caused the plaintiff to fall.

The decision highlights how courts assess 'loss of chance' claims based on the likelihood of hypothetical outcomes.

The Victorian Court of Appeal has confirmed that loss and damage, not the underlying defect, must occur within the policy period for the purposes of the Domestic Building Insurance policy, and successors in title must prove their own loss in establishing a breach of the statutory warranties in the Domestic Building Contracts Act.

On 4 March 2026, the Supreme Court of NSW handed down a decision which discussed the distinction between works defects and incomplete works, explored whether mere dissatisfaction of works is deemed defective, and provided a reminder of the importance of an expert witness’ independence when preparing a report (lest their opinion be given less weight as a consequence).

This case helpfully lists a number of recent cases in which the court has explored the issue of the potential for 'double dipping'.

Whether the respondent’s Amended Statement of Claim was sufficiently pleaded, in light of the decision of AA v The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle [2026] HCA 2.

The plaintiff was injured during a yacht racing collision and brought proceedings against the defendants, who argued that yacht racing was a 'dangerous recreational activity' such that no duty of care was owed under the Civil Liability Act.

The Supreme Court has delivered clarification and detailed reasoning regarding the practical application of section 36 of the Civil Liability Act 2003 (Qld) with respect to a claim for negligence against a Council performing works, which included placing a barricade across a footpath.

Alta Vale Residential Pty Ltd (In Liq) (Rec Apptd) v STM123 Pty Ltd [2026] NSWSC 882 considers whether an individual project manager owes a duty of care under section 37 of the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW).