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Insurance implications of the Financial Sector Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response) Act
There are a number of potential implications for insurers and insureds because of these amendments made by the FSR Act.
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COVID-19 Toolkit: JobKeeper Changes To Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) – Update And FAQ
Explanation of the changes & how you can use the new laws to get through the challenging economic climate.Gilchrist Connell - Article
An uncertain future for "prior known circumstance" exclusions in Australia
Recent case casts significant doubt on whether "prior known circumstances" exclusions in claims-made liability policies are valid.Gilchrist Connell - Article
Federal Court Imposes $10.3 Million Penalty On Mercer Superannuation For Systemic Breach Reporting Failures
On 26 June 2026, the Federal Court of Australia delivered judgment in Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Mercer Superannuation (Australia) Limited [2026] FCA 832, ordering Mercer Superannuation (Australia) Limited (MSAL) to pay $10.3 million in penalties and $1.2 million in costs.Gilchrist Connell - Article
Financial services business fined $9M – A sign of things to come or just one bad egg?
Some of the worst examples of misconduct in the financial services industry were set out in this recent FCA judgment.Gilchrist Connell - Article
Latest shareholder class action judgment yet another win for the defendant company
As with the two shareholder class action judgments that preceded it, this was a win for the defending listed entity.Gilchrist Connell - Article
Western Australia WHS reforms come into effect – what you need to know
The purpose of the reform is to align these WHS laws with the rest of the nation, to allow for and improve consistency.Gilchrist Connell - Article
Increase in penalties for OSH breaches in WA makes employers re-evaluate the cost of effective risk management
This article compares the new WA penalties with the work health and safety laws by Safe Work Australia in the Model Act.Gilchrist Connell - Article
NDIS Integrity And Safeguarding Act 2026: The New Cost Of Getting It Wrong
The NDIS Integrity and Safeguarding Act 2026 fundamentally transforms the regulatory landscape for disability service providers through dramatically increased civil penalties reaching up to $3.64 million per contravention, new criminal offences for unregistered providers, and expanded enforcement powers for the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.Gilchrist Connell - Article
COVID-19 Toolkit: Cyber risks and exposures amid COVID-19
As businesses adapt to survive in this COVID-19 world, the steps they take may expose them to significant cyber risks.Gilchrist Connell - Article
Insolvency exclusions: what are they and when do they apply?
Issues that may arise when assessing whether an insolvency exclusion applies & observations on strategy regarding such claims.Gilchrist Connell - Article
FAQ: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - Employer rights and obligations
We have prepared an information sheet covering some frequently asked questions that our employer clients are asking us.Gilchrist Connell - Article
Insurers largely succeed in appeal of latest business interruption test cases
Summary of the outcome and potential implications arising from recent judgments in business interruption cases.Gilchrist Connell - Article
The Legal 500 Insurance Disputes Comparative Guide: Australia 2026
The chapter provides a practical overview of the legal, regulatory and market issues shaping insurance disputes in Australia.Gilchrist Connell
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