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Insurance

Protecting informed consent and respecting bodily autonomy in labour and birth

In Gawthrop v Bendigo Health [2026] VSC 157, the Supreme Court of Victoria examined the context surrounding informed consent.

Published by Matthew Renwick
29 June, 2026
News

McCabes welcomes Michael Kirby for conversation on human rights, diversity and inclusion, and the future of the legal profession

McCabes Lawyers welcomed former High Court Justice, The Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG on Friday 12 June 2026 for a special Lunch & Learn session exploring diversity and inclusion, reconciliation, leadership, and human rights. 

Published by McCabes News
29 June, 2026
CTP Insurance

“Apparent Relevance” – Defining the Legal Test of Legitimate Forensic Purpose

The decision in AAI Limited t/as GIO v Williams [2026] NSWPICMP 414 was delivered on 15 June 2026 and published on 26 June 2026.

Published by Peter Hunt
29 June, 2026
CTP Insurance

Treating Specialist’s Report Found to Be a Request for Treatment Approval

The decision in Insurance Australia Limited t/as NRMA Insurance v Jennar [2026] NSWPIC 320 was delivered on 4 June 2026 and published on 19 June 2026.

Published by Peter Hunt
22 June, 2026
Employment

Victoria Moves to Enshrine the Right to Work from Home

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has introduced the Equal Opportunity Amendment (Work from Home) Bill 2026, which would create a statutory right for employees to work from home at least two days per week, where it is reasonable to do so.

Published by Tim McDonald
19 June, 2026
Insurance

Inquest into the Death of Benjamin Anthony Freear: Regional General Practice and the Limits of Care

In the early hours of 8 December 2019, on a rural property at St Mary near Tiaro in Queensland, Benjamin Freear moved between properties armed with a .303 rifle, firing at neighbours, vehicles and buildings, and telling others he expected to die.

Published by Matthew Renwick
19 June, 2026
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

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