The unfortunate case of a woman who became paraplegic as a result of a fall from a balcony was recently in the media.

The article addresses some of the more common pitfalls often encountered by superintendents of construction contracts .

The City of Armadale successfully defended two challenges to a power of entry provision in its Town Planning Scheme.

NFP aged care and retirement villages, where residents have entry fees and fees for services, may still be 'charitable'.

Associations incorporated under the old act have until 30 June 2019 to ensure their rules are compliant with the new act.

The High Court clarified and reaffirmed, amongst other things, the meaning of the agreed term "reasonable endeavours".

The use of a particular brand of chair on a polished wooden floor in an indoor sports hall created a real risk of injury.

Expiry at the date of a maximum term contract is not a dismissal, as termination is not the initiative of the employer.

The case illustrates the consequences for a company and its directors of placing employees at risk of unsafe systems.

The FWO Report into National compliance shows that almost 40% of previously non-compliant employers continue to offend.

All WA employers must report notifiable incidents to WorkSafe or risk prosecution for breach of the OSH Act 1984 (WA).

The Act as amended no longer imposes a period of limitation relative to the commencement of proceedings for damages.

This recent decision affirms the position that medical certificates are important evidence but are not determinative.

A summary of the OSH position in Western Australia.

The Arbitrator was entitled to prefer one medical expert's interpretation of the scans over a contrary interpretation.

Section 121 of the Family Law Act prohibits the publication of details that identify the parties or the proceedings.

Only where an executor is an accountant, a solicitor or a trustee company is it clear that there will be remuneration.

AFCA will deal with any complaints from individuals and small businesses in relation to financial services and products.

Information provided to a government agency can be released under a FOI application unless it falls within an exemption.

Just because a weak offsetting claim can set aside a statutory demand, there are still tactics that a creditor can use.