What is changing in Qld's discrimination law landscape? Steps to take before 1 July 2025.

The Commission found that the contestant was a 'worker' within the meaning of the NSW workers compensation legislation.

Snapshot of main proposed changes to sexual harassment laws that have important consequences for employers & EPL/ML insurers.

ART helps those with fertility issues, genetic risks and who identify as LGBTIQ+ to have children.

If proceedings are brought after the expiry of a limitation period, the claim could be shut down at an early stage.

Where variations to surroundings expose members of the public to the risk of injury, a robust response is required.

The NSW Land and Environment Court dismissed a heritage homeowner's claim against neighbouring trees, finding insufficient evidence to prove the trees caused structural damage. The decision establishes that property owners must demonstrate clear causal connections between specific trees and alleged damage, rather than relying on proximity alone.

South Australian claims handlers need to know about procedural changes.

The recent Peck decision highlights the importance of meeting the burden of proof in product liability claims.

Summary of key amendments in Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023.

The new entitlement applies to all employees covered by the NES, regardless of employment status or length of service.

The decision in MTH reinforces the high threshold required to establish public authority liability under section 43A of the CLA.

The changes also have implications for employment practices liability / management liability insurers, and insurers providing tax audit cover. Insurers may wish to consider how current policy wordings operate in relation to claims arising from payday super breaches.

The iconic Australian fruit and vegetable processor SPC will be making the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for all its staff.

The flexibility of hybrid working will be in contrast to the restrictions imposed by the new right to disconnect laws.

The link between climate change and human health, and what it may mean for insurance claims.

Leave applications to proceed against a bankrupt debtor pursuant to section 58(3) of the Bankruptcy Act 1966.

Insolvency professionals, both liquidators and solicitors, should work together to ensure a successful outcome.

Recent decisions reinforce important principles in assessing evidence & vicarious liability in relation to allegations of historic sexual abuse.

APRA’s most recent accountability enforcement action against Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (BAB) for failures to address known cyber weaknesses within its group demonstrates how seriously it takes cyber risk management.