Court of appeal clarifies the operation of s39
- Published 14.07.2020
Hochbaum v RSM Building Services Pty Ltd; Whitton v Technical and Further Education Commission t/as TAFE NSW [2020] NSWCA 113
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Consequential conditions: The expression ‘as a result of’ requires more than a common sense approach
- Published 14.07.2020
Schembri v Blacktown City Council (NSWWCCPD 2020) (9 June 2020)
Industrial manslaughter - implications for employers
- Published 14.07.2020
R v Brisbane Auto Recycling Pty Ltd and Ors (QDC 2020) (11 June 2020)
Offers of compromise and indemnity costs orders
- Published 14.07.2020
Ryan v Workers Compensation Nominal Insurer (No 2) (NSWCA 2020) (3 July 2020)
Fundamental legal obligations altered by COVID-19 measures
- Published 06.07.2020
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ASIC approves temporary changes to the Banking Code of Practice amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
- Published 30.06.2020
The Banking Code of Practice (the Code) has been temporarily amended to reflect the impact of COVID-19.
The Code now incorporates a Special Note which commences on 1 July 2020 and is operative until 1 March 2021.
The Special Note operates to relax the strict timing requirements imposed on Banks in responding to customers, in circumstances where it is expected that Banks will receive a much larger volume of requests and complaints.
WPI Assessments: AMS or Arbitrator’s Determination?
- Published 18.06.2020
Thompson v Bernipave Pty Ltd [2020] NSWWCC 169 (21 May 2020)
Goodbye WCC, hello PIC
- Published 18.06.2020
The Personal Injury Commission Bill (the Bill) was introduced to Parliament on Wednesday, 3 June 2020.
The purpose of the Bill is to establish an independent Personal Injury Commission (PIC), which will deal with disputes in both the workers compensation and motor accidents schemes.
It will replace the Workers Compensation Commission (WCC).
The why