ArticleAustralia's landmark ban on engineered stone – protecting workers from silicosisThis ban stems from mounting concerns regarding the detrimental health impacts of engineered stone on workers.AustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleNSW dust disease claims – How can I seek compensation for my injury? Part 2Special provisions allow injured workers or their families claim compensation from DDA or DDC administered by icare.AustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleAppeal Court confirms family provision can be ordered without proving financial needThe family provision discretion allows the Court to have regard to several matters, not only financial need.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleWhy it's important to have a conversation with your loved ones about WillsWhy having a will is essential to ensure smooth administration of your estate with minimal complications and stress..AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleWills and Estates Newsletter – May 2023Provides answers to questions relating to Wills eg. Why you can't rely on a DIY Will kit.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleCivil compensation arising from detrimental action under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2022If detrimental action is taken against the maker of a public interest disclosure, they are entitled to compensation.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorCarroll & O'Dea
Article#1 What Is Trauma Cover & How Do I Access Benefits?In Australia, traumatic events can happen without warning, affecting every aspect of your life. Trauma cover, also called critical illness insurance, is designed to provide a financial safety net during these difficult times.AustraliaInsuranceCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleAm I sufficiently covered by the travel insurance attached to my credit card?By educating themselves and exercising diligence, travellers can navigate the complexities of credit card travel insurance.AustraliaInsuranceCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleYour duty of disclosure - Pre-existing medical conditions in travel insurance claimsDetailed exploration of why & how policyholders should manage the duty of disclosure of pre-existing medical conditions before taking out insurance cover.AustraliaInsuranceCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleA nurses compensation claim – Chopra v State of NSWSummary of recent case regarding a nurse who suffered PTSD from an assault which occurred at work.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleIs a failure to discipline a breach of the school's duty of care?Discusses if a failure to discipline a student constitutes a breach of the duty of care to another student.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleLiebert V Allianz Australia Insurance Limited [2025] NSWPIC 458 – Clarifying The Definition Of "Motor Accident"The case demonstrates that not every injury sustained in that context will be considered a "motor accident" for the purposes of accessing statutory benefits.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticlePersonal Injury Law – How We Can HelpPersonal injury law provides support and compensation for people who have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, wrongdoing, or a workplace or institutional failure.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleSocial media and the law: Our top tips for managing your school's online presence, unauthorised posts and anonymous accountsExplains how schools can manage their online presence, unauthorised posts and anonymous accounts.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleState of New South Wales v Wright [2023] NSWSC 757 case summarySummary of recent personal injury case & a medical assessor who went beyond his jurisdiction.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleGoogle LLC v Defteros [2022] HCA 27: publisher of defamatory material?The High Court ultimately found in favour of Google, determining that Google had not published the defamatory material.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleFederal ban on silica containing engineered stone products comes into force – what workers need to knowBan on the manufacture, supply, processing & installation of certain types of engineered stone products applies from 01/07/24.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleNo cooling off period rightPurchasers in NSW have no s66S cooling off period rights where a contract for sale of residential property is formed pursuant to a call option or a put option.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleAvoiding Legal Landmines in AI Usage by your staffIt is crucial to consider the potential risks of using generative AI (like ChatGPT) and to mitigate them.AustraliaTechnologyCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleMotor vehicle accident compensation – what all road users in New South Wales need to knowNew laws require local councils to issue drivers with immediate notifications of parking fines. Article highlights important topics road users should be aware of. AustraliaTransportCarroll & O'Dea