ArticleWhat is an Advance Care Directive, and do you need one?An Advance Care Directive in NSW, its importance, and why you should consider preparing one.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleWhat is an Enduring Guardian in NSW, and do you need one?An Enduring Guardian is a person appointed to make decisions on your behalf when you are unable to make them yourself.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleModern slavery legislation: Commonwealth and NSWThe legislation aims "to assist the business community… take proactive and effective actions to address modern slavery".AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleCase summary: Allianz Australia Insurance Limited v Yangzom [2025] NSWCA 104 – pain, injury and the limits of medical review under the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 (NSW)NSW Court of Appeal ruled that pain alone does not prove injury, upholding a medical assessor's decision in Allianz v Yangzom.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleCase summary: Ioannidis v Carretero [2025] NSWDC 258 – Dog attacks, psychological harm, and the limits of statutory compensation under the Companion Animals Act 1998 (NSW)In Ioannidis v Carretero, the Court awarded damages for the plaintiff's injuries but excluded trauma from seeing her dog harmed. AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleDefamation law: Case summary – Lehrmann v Network Ten Pty Limited (Trial Judgment) [2024] FCA 369 Defamation law in Australia aims to protect individuals from unwarranted harm to their reputations by false statements.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleFirst test of new Public Interest Defence in Defamation: Russell v Australian Broadcasting Corporation (No 3) [2023] FCA 1223Provides a background to the Heston Russell v ABC case and examines the public interest defence to defamation.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticlePhothisenh v AAI Limited t/as AAMI [2025] NSWPIC 338 – private school transport recognised as "treatment and care" under the MAIAClaim for school transport may fall within the statutory definition of "treatment and care" under section 1.4 of the MAIA.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleSurveillance in personal injury insurance claims – a necessary evil or just an evil?Surveillance is an evidence gathering technique used by defendant solicitors and insurers in personal injury claims.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleUnderstanding legal costs in a personal injury claim in New South WalesThe various components of legal costs in the context of a personal injury claim in NSW.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleHow to make a privacy complaint: Optus Case StudyBefore making a privacy complaint to the OAIC, make a complaint to the organisation or agency - in this case, Optus.AustraliaPrivacyCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleExempt development in NSW: Development without approvalExempt development allows certain low-impact projects to be undertaken without undergoing a rigorous approvals process.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleSelling Property In NSW? This Is What You Need To Know.Yes, you must have a Contract for the sale and purchase of land (“Contract”) which can be prepared for you by a lawyer or licensed conveyancer and must, in the case of residential land, be prepared before your property...AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleWhat happens when the lease does not include an address?Article discusses what happens when the lease does not include an address.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleDuty payable on partitioning of NSW landNSW Revenue Ruling No. DUT 35 Version 2 will help to clarify the duty consequences of partitioning New South Wales land.AustraliaTaxCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleWhat to do if you are injured in a cycling accidentIf you are injured and NOT at fault, make a claim for your treatment costs, lost wages, rehabilitation costs and care.AustraliaTransportCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleEducation Law Notes – Term 1 2023Links to articles relating to the education industry.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleSleep Apnoea and Shift Work – what NSW workers need to knowThis article outlines how sleep apnoea is linked to shift work, the process of making a claim and what evidence is needed to establish sleep apnoea is work related.AustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleMandatory Procedures Before Filing A Family Law Court ApplicationFamily Law Courts mandate specific pre-action procedures requiring parties to attempt resolution before filing court applications. Understanding these genuine steps requirements, disclosure obligations, and available exemptions is crucial for anyone navigating parenting or financial disputes in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCarroll & O'Dea