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Employment

Termination of Employment: Key Lessons from Recent Fair Work Commission Decisions

Recent decisions of the Fair Work Commission (Commission) offer timely and practical guidance for employers navigating one of the most sensitive aspects of the employment relationship — termination.

Published by Tim McDonald
15 June, 2026
CTP Insurance

Claimant’s Explanation for Delay not Full and Satisfactory

The decision in Arab v Allianz Australia Insurance Limited [2026] NSWPIC 317 was delivered on 3 June 2026 and published on 12 June 2026.

Published by Peter Hunt
15 June, 2026
property

Agents Beware – The legal risks of misrepresentation

The recent Supreme Court decision of Keci v Barnes [2026] NSWSC 521 serves as a timely reminder that what agents say during an inspection does matter. The case provides a cautionary example of the risks that can arise during a sales campaign, particu

Published by Penny Cable
10 June, 2026
Insurance

Stewart v Metro North Hospital and Health Service [2025] HCA 34

The High Court has handed down an important decision on the assessment of future care damages in catastrophic injury claims, with potentially significant implications for insurers and defendants.

Published by Matthew Renwick
9 June, 2026
CTP Insurance

Medical Review Panel Addresses Bone (Bruising) of Contention

The decision in Fahim v Insurance Australia Limited t/as NRMA Insurance [2026] NSWPICMP 355 was delivered on 21 May 2026 and published on 5 June 2026.

Published by Peter Hunt
9 June, 2026
Employment

Fair Work Commission 2026 Annual Wage Review

The Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review was announced today. This year's review was impacted by capacity constraints in the latter half of 2025 and the Middle East conflict, both of which have added uncertainty to the trajectory of the economy.

Published by Tim McDonald
2 June, 2026
CTP Insurance

English Language Course found to be Rehabilitation

The decision in Perez v AAI Limited t/as AAMI [2026] NSWPIC 264 was delivered on 29 April 2026 and published on 29 May 2026.

Published by Peter Hunt
1 June, 2026
News

McCabes Named in Best Law Firms Australia 2027 Edition

We are proud to announce that Best Lawyers has named McCabes in the third edition of Best Law Firms - Australia, which recognises the top law firms and practice areas in Australia.

Published by McCabes News
28 May, 2026
CTP Insurance

Court of Appeal Finds no Error in Delegate’s Decision Refusing to Refer Threshold Injury Dispute for Assessment

The decision in Kewin v AAI Ltd t/as GIO Insurance [2026] NSWCA 86 (20 May 2026)  was delivered on 20 May 2026.

Published by Peter Hunt
25 May, 2026
CTP Insurance

Merit Reviewer Finds Damages Claim not “Pending” Because Driver Can’t Sue Himself

The decision in Thomas v QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited [2026] NSWPICMR 16  was delivered on 4 May 2026 and published on 15 May 2026.

Published by Peter Hunt
18 May, 2026

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