Recent Decisions

Get in Quick! Claim Thwarted Due to Lack of Notice
Nicholls v The Professional Pest Controllers Pty Ltd [2025] NSWPIC 427

PIC Not Constrained by Third-Party Rules When Evaluating Evidence
State of New South Wales (Hunter New England Local Health District) v Bramble [2025] NSWPICPD 57

Scott v Usinch Pty Ltd [2025] NSWSC 983

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State of New South Wales (Hunter New England Local Health District) v Bramble [2025] NSWPICPD 57

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Nicholls v The Professional Pest Controllers Pty Ltd [2025] NSWPIC 427

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In a recent decision, the Supreme Court of New South Wales held Hunter Water Corporation (HWC), a state-owned corporation, liable in nuisance for property damage arising from a burst water main.

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Last Thursday, the High Court refused a special leave application in the case of Miller v McKnight.

The special leave application was brought by McKnight, the claimant, who was supported by a credit hire car company and sought to overturn the decision of the Western Australia Supreme Court of Appeal.

Over the next twelve months, Australian businesses will face increasing pressure as the Australian Government, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) tighten the screws to make it more difficult for businesses to avoid, delay, or restructure out of tax and superannuation obligations and liability for insolvent trading.

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