Employers Liability Newsletter - August 2024

  • Published 15.08.2024

The importance of a ‘claim’ prior to an assessment of impairment in the Personal Injury Commission

  • Published 15.08.2024

Secretary, Department of Communities & Justice v Cannell (NSWPICPD 2024)

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Key Takeaways

Employer’s vicarious liability for the actions of its employees confirmed

  • Published 15.08.2024

DAC Finance (NSW/QLD) Pty Ltd v Cox (NSWCA 2024)

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Key Takeaways

NSW District Court clarifies the disputes that the Personal Injury Commission can determine when a party resides in a different State

  • Published 15.08.2024

Ramsay v Southern NSW Local Health District; Manning v Sydney Trains; Honey v Robert Sheridan Family Trust; Duncan v Department of Education and Magnan v Upper Shire Council (NSWDC 2024)

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The ‘Scheme Modernisation’ Changes to Victoria’s Workers Compensation Laws - will they have the desired impact?

  • Published 14.08.2024

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Introduction

Bankruptcy reforms announced

  • Published 14.08.2024

Proposed reforms to Australia’s bankruptcy system were announced by the Attorney General in July 2024. It is said that the objective of the reforms is to “ensure Australia’s bankruptcy system is fairer and operates in the best interests of all Australians” [1].

The key changes to be introduced are: