The New South Wales Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly passed the COVID-19 Legislations Amendment (Emergency Measures) Act 2020 (NSW) (the ‘Act’) on 24 March 2020 which was assented to on 25 March 2020.
The Act introduces amendments to a number of NSW Acts in order to implement emergency measures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
MX v FSS Trustee Corporation as Trustee of the First State Superannuation Scheme & Anor [2018] NSWSC 923
During these unprecedented times, the General Insurance industry in Australia and New Zealand is beginning to see significant change to its regulatory framework.
These changes appear as a necessary adaptation to the COVID-19 pandemic and after the Insurance Council of Australia declared the pandemic a catastrophe on 11 March there is likely to be further ground breaking change given the extended nature of this crisis compared to other catastrophes.
A decision of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) late last year has raised great uncertainty for landlords in Australia in their ability to claw black fit out costs and other incentives from tenants.
In its reasoning, VCAT applied an earlier decision of the Queensland Supreme Court which was previously thought to be an anomaly and unique to the facts of that case. The tribunal’s decision however, creates serious doubt on the ability to negotiate claw back clauses with tenants.
Claw back clauses
Summary
The Workers Compensation Commission has determined that the prescription of medicinal cannabis can fall within the definition of medical and related treatment for the purposes of section 59 of the Workers Compensation Act 1987 (‘the 1987 Act’).
Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Bill 2020
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TurksLegal is delighted to announce that we have been named as a finalist in the 2020 Australasian Law Awards in the category of ‘Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year’.
The Australasian Law Awards recognise excellence and outstanding achievements in the legal industry. This marks the 10th consecutive year of recognition as a finalist in this award category.
The winners will be announced on at a gala event coming later this year in Sydney.
Summary
An insurer’s claim for indemnity in respect of workers payments paid to an injured firefighter has been upheld on appeal.
Legislation
Section 151Z of the Workers Compensation Act 1987.
The Personal Injury Commission – Proposed legislation
Legislative developments
The Personal Injury Commission – Proposed legislation
Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates