Mollaian v Girdhani [2026] FCA 179
Federal Court of Australia | Wheatley J | 29 January 2026
Overview
Re Khattar [2026] FCA 306
Federal Court of Australia | Needham J | 17 March 2026
Background
Joseph Khattar sought to be discharged from a bankruptcy examination summons issued under s 81 of the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth).
Legislative Update
Recent Decisions
Credibility Is Paramount in a Serious Injury Application
Yarzabal v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2026] VCC 3
Kumar v Campbelltown City Council [2026] NSWPIC 45
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Key takeaways
In order for an incapacity for work to be compensable, there must be a clear causal relationship between the work injury and the incapacity.
Tazleem v Certain Underwriters at Lloyds [2026] NSWSC 124
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Key takeaways
Legislative Update
Significant Changes Ahead: What you Need to Know About the NSW Workers Compensation Legislative Amendments
Key takeaways
Commencement dates for most aspects of the Acts are yet to be confirmed, and Regulations and Guidelines are still to be released. These documents will inform how the changes will apply in practice.
New framework for psychological injury claims
The amendments introduce new eligibility criteria for psychological injury claims.
Overpayments
Kumar v Campbelltown City Council [2026] NSWPIC 45
Tazleem v Certain Underwriters at Lloyds [2026] NSWSC 124