An extreme case? ‘Baseline’ increase to General Damages in the Dust Diseases Tribunal

  • Published 17.10.2023

Armitage v State of New South Wales (NSWDDT 2023)

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Background

Increase of general damages in NSW with respect to mesothelioma confirmed.

Brief Facts

Helping a broken down car may be in the course of employment

  • Published 17.10.2023

Toll Transport Pty Ltd t/as Toll Global Express - Wollongong v Apulu (NSWPICPD 2023)

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Key Takeaways

Employers Liability Newsletter - October 2023

  • Published 17.10.2023

Recent Decisions

Helping a broken down car may be in the course of employment
Toll Transport Pty Ltd t/as Toll Global Express - Wollongong v Apulu (NSWPICPD 2023)

An extreme case? ‘Baseline’ increase to General Damages in the Dust Diseases Tribunal
Armitage v State of New South Wales (NSWDDT 2023)

ASIC’s proceedings against PayPal: A reminder to businesses of new civil penalties for unfair contract terms

  • Published 19.09.2023

Key Takeaways

The new civil penalties introduced by the Commonwealth Government in November 2022 for unfair contract terms become effective from 9 November 2023.

From 9 November 2023 businesses may be liable for civil penalties if they are found to be entering into or relying on unfair contract terms.

New Legislation

Review of the application of s322A

  • Published 14.09.2023

Lazio Formwork Pty Ltd v Kelly; Kelly v Lazio Formwork Pty Ltd (NSWPIC 2023)

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The Personal Injury Commission as an expert tribunal

  • Published 14.09.2023

Hendrix v Accuro Homecare Pty Ltd (NSWPICPD 2023)

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