Impact of small business restructuring on winding up applications

  • Published 25.03.2021

The spade is what the security agreement says is the spade

  • Published 22.03.2021

Effect of suspension on disciplinary orders - Operation of s107 of the National Law clarified

  • Published 19.03.2021

Key Takeaways

The QCAT (‘the Tribunal’) recently considered the scope of their powers in circumstances where a suspended practitioner’s registration had lapsed. Although the issue had been partially addressed by the QCA, the Tribunal’s decision has clarified the issue.

How s207 operates

A contractual waiver in a skydiving context

  • Published 16.03.2021

Journey or course of employment?

  • Published 15.03.2021

Hitchings v Secretary, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (NSWWCCPD 2021)
LINK TO DECISION

Key Takeaways

When determining if an injury occurred on a journey or in the course of employment consideration should be given to the general nature, terms and circumstances of the employment.

Brief Facts

Application of weight of expert evidence confirmed

  • Published 15.03.2021

Craddock v GH Varley Pty Ltd (NSWWCCPD 2021)
LINK TO DECISION

Key Takeaways

The NSWWCCPD handed down its decision in the matter of Craddock v GH Varley Pty Ltd (NSWWCCPD 2021) on 11 February 2021.

Employers Liability Newsletter - March 2021

  • Published 12.03.2021

RECENT DECISIONS

Application of weight of expert evidence confirmed 
Craddock v GH Varley Pty Ltd (NSWWCCPD 2021)

Journey or course of employment?
Hitchings v Secretary, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (NSWWCCPD 2021)

A policy that is ‘…unreasonable, unfair and liable to lead to positive injustice'

  • Published 05.03.2021

Issue

The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal expressed concern about Ahpra’s policy that prevents a practitioner applying to have a reprimand removed from the public register less than five years after it was published.

Proposal to Reduce Bankruptcy Term from 3 years to 1 year

  • Published 04.03.2021

Key Takeaways

In January 2021 the Attorney-General’s Department (‘Department’) released a discussion paper in relation to potential changes to the bankruptcy system due to the impact of COVID-19.