On 1 September 2022, the much-anticipated final report from the independent review of the regulation of medical practitioners who perform cosmetic surgery (Report) was released. The Report had been commissioned...
A recent decision in the Supreme Court of Victoria provides useful guidance for matters relating to spinal injuries, particularly in how the court considers a Medical Panel's estimation of impairment...
In a recent case, the Victorian Supreme Court handed down over 200 pages of detailed and instructive comments clarifying the role, decision-making process, and eligibility of members of medical panels...
Over the course of 2022 there has been an intense focus on the regulation of the health sector, and in particular medical practitioners.
This case review examines insurance policies covering cyber risks and causation, and the associated 'directness' requirement.
In a recent decision, the NSW Supreme Court has demonstrated the importance of AS1530.1 combustibility testing in evidence.
The recent NSW Court of Appeal decision in Morris v Leaney is an important reminder for architects of the risks associated with advising clients on likely building costs.
AHPRA has published a revised shared Code of Conduct for allied health practitioners that comes into effect on 29 June 2022.
The recent decision in Goodwin Street Developments Pty Ltd atf Jesmond Unit Trust v DSD Builders Pty Ltd (in liq) [2022] NSWSC 624 is the first-ever decision of the Supreme...
The Full Federal Court's decision in Avant Insurance Limited v Darshn [2022] FCAFC 48 has further clarified the operation of section 40(3) of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth).
The cyber insurance market in Australia continues to grow, with cover for both first and third-party losses.
The recent Full Federal Court decision in Parkin v Boral Limited [2022] FCAFC 47 is the latest in a long line of cases that have considered the court's power to...
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