Stewart v Kirk [2026] ACTSC 33 Key Takeaways The 10% WPI threshold under s 239(1)(a) of the Motor Accident…
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Institutional Liability Expanded: High Court of Australia Ends Lepore Defence in Abuse Claims
AA v The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle [2026] HCA 2 Key takeaways The…
Forever Chemicals and Australian Consumer Product Liability – What’s next?
PFAS (Per-and poly fluoroalkyl substances), nicknamed ‘forever chemicals’ are comprised of more than 14000 synthetic chemicals. Usage extends from non-stick…
Nuisance Liability Under the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW)
The Owners – Strata Plan No 16460 v Hunter Water Corporation [2025] NSWSC 1029 Key takeaways Sections 42 and 43A…
Insurance claims trends in the Australian market 2025
In 2025, premium prices in the Australian insurance market are being impacted by extreme weather events, notably flooding, inflation, labour…
Defining the boundaries of a motor accident
Allianz Australia Insurance Limited v Bell [2025] NSWCA 187 Key takeaways A medical Review Panel constituted under the Motor Accidents…
ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal reinforces the importance of evidence-based medicine in treatment approval decisions
Ahmad v Insurance Australia Ltd T/As NRMA [2025] ACAT 11 In this recent decision of the ACT Civil and Administrative…
Personal Injury Claim Dismissed in Scooter Collision Case
Leibbrandt v City of Joondalup [2025] WADC 31 Overview The District Court of Western Australia recently handed down its decision…
Higgins v Pretorius: Implications on Damages Following Criminal Conduct
Higgins v Pretorius [2025] ACTSC 64 Key Takeaways When some form of punishment has been imposed under the criminal law,…
The Pig, the Policy and the Porky
Lynch v Bredbo Pty Ltd [2025] NSWDC 54 Meridian Lawyers acted for Insurance Australia Limited (IAL) in the above proceedings….
When do physical alterations constitute “property damage” in the context of a liability policy?
AAI Limited v The Owners – Strata Plan No 91086 [2025] FCAFC 6 Background to claim Fairview Architectural Pty Ltd…