Case Note - Avoidance by Incoming Group Insurers - Continuing Misrepresentations & the Sharma Pathway

  • Published 21.03.2023

AIA Australia v Sharma (FCAFC 2023)

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Employers Liability Newsletter - March 2023

  • Published 16.03.2023

Recent Decisions

Work capacity decisions and the importance of suitably qualified expert evidence
Houghton v Jack & Jill Pre-School Association (Lithgow) Incorporated (NSWPIC 2023)

Recent cases regarding the distinction between employees and independent contractors, and whether the ‘gig economy’ blurs the line

  • Published 16.03.2023

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Key Takeaways

Industrial Deafness claims: Impairment from subsequent hearing loss can be excluded in certain circumstances

  • Published 16.03.2023

Mills v Canopus Corporation Australia Pty Ltd (NSWPICMP 2023)

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Key Takeaways

Court of Appeal confirms culpable company director personally liable to reimburse insurance fund

  • Published 16.03.2023

Jamal v Workers Compensation Nominal Insurer (NSWCA 2023)

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Key Takeaways

Work capacity decisions and the importance of suitably qualified expert evidence

  • Published 16.03.2023

Houghton v Jack & Jill Pre-School Association (Lithgow) Incorporated (NSWPIC 2023)

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Key Takeaways