The NSW District Court has considered when a dog owner may be liable for injuries caused by their dog under the Companion Animals Act 1998 (NSW) and in negligence. In...
In August, the NSW Government introduced the Fair Trading and Building Legislation Amendment Bill 2026, which proposes to remove the current 12-month limit for further exemptions for insurance requirements for...
An interlocutory application has been determined by the Supreme Court of Victoria on whether a defendant, who is alleged to have breached a duty to take reasonable care, can invoke...
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has, in a landmark ruling, overturned disciplinary action taken by the Victorian Building Authority against registered building surveyor Nicholas Snart.
The Senate Select Committee on Productivity released its landmark Interim Report on Housing and Productivity in August 2026, recommending sweeping reforms to the National Construction Code (NCC) — with potentially...
The OAIC’s report into the 2025 Qantas cyber incident provides important guidance on how regulators assess cyber risk following a data breach. Melissa Tan explores five key lessons for organisations...
Insurers, brokers, healthcare organisations and healthcare professionals should carefully assess AI-related exposures and consider whether existing policy wordings adequately respond to these AI evolving risks in the healthcare sector.
While AI technology presents a number of benefits and efficiencies to health practitioners, certain considerations should be taken when applying AI tools in the provision of patient care.
The same professional standards apply to telehealth as to face-to-face care.
The Supreme Court of Queensland's judgement in Tycho Pty Ltd v Trustworthy Nominees Pty Ltd serves as a helpful reminder of the considerations the court will take into account in...
On May 12, 2026, the Victorian Government introduced the Building Legislation and Treasury Legislation (Tax Relief) Amendment Bill 2026 into Parliament. The Bill includes provisions establishing a Decennial Insurance (DI)...
Courts in Victoria are increasingly encouraging parties to consider arbitration as an alternative to traditional litigation in construction disputes.
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