Appeal successful after wrong test applied
- Published 22.02.2023
The Supreme Court remits matter to PIC: the need for critical review of NSW Guidelines in MAP Decisions - video
Southwell v Qantas Airways Limited (NSWSC 2023)
Click below to watch a summary of the case and why Layal decided to write about it.
Federal jurisdiction of the Personal Injury Commission dependant on the power it exercises - video
State of New South Wales v Kanajenahalli (NSWPICPD1 2023)
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Chapter closed! High Court confirms the peak indebtedness rule and statutory set-off are no longer applicable to unfair preference claims
- Published 09.02.2023
Key Takeaways
In a significant day for insolvency professionals, the High Court of Australia (HCA), on 8 February 2023, has now settled two key uncertainties in the country’s unfair preference regime. HCA has confirmed that:
- the ‘peak indebtedness rule’ is now a thing of the past; and
- creditors cannot use set-off to reduce an unfair preference claim.
Running account calculation
Published | Tessa Hills
Turks is delighted to welcome Brad Quillan as a Partner in our Employers Liability practice.
Brad brings to the firm extensive experience in the areas of both statutory workers compensation claims and work injury damages that is recognised throughout the industry. He has practised in these areas since his admission to practise and has attained Specialist Accreditation in Personal Injury Law .
Published | Tessa Hills
Turks is delighted to announce the promotion of Luke Allan to Partner in our General Insurance team effective 1 January 2023.
Luke’s promotion recognises his hard work and the commitment he brings to the firm and his clients. Luke is based in our Melbourne office.
Get it right the first time
- Published 14.12.2022
Miller v Secretary, Department of Communities and Justice (NSWCA 2022)
Key Takeaways
Teacher awarded compensation for psychological injury over implementation of COVID-19 vaccine mandate
- Published 14.12.2022
Dawking v Secretary (Department of Education) (NSWPIC 2022)
Key Takeaways
The Department of Education’s (Department) s11A(1)11 defence failed in a situation where the worker, a school teacher, suffered a psychological injury as a result of refusing to be vaccinated and her employment being terminated.