Removing a liquidator through the courts – a recent case update

  • Published 01.10.2019

Under the provisions of the Insolvency Practice Schedule (Corporations) (IPS) (Schedule 2 of the Corporations Act 2001) creditors may seek removal of a liquidator either through a resolution passed at a creditors’ meeting, or if that isn’t possible, through an order of the Court.

Successful appeal against decision of AMS

  • Published 27.09.2019

Elena Martinez v Paraplegic & Quadriplegic Association of NSW [2019] NSWWCCMA 111 (13 August 2019)

Summary

Employer establishes section 11A defence

  • Published 27.09.2019

Vinod v Boral Shared Business Services Pty Ltd [2019] NSWWCC 254 (25 July 2019)

Summary

An employer has successfully defended a worker’s claim for psychological injury relying on section 11A of the Workers Compensation Act 1987 (‘the 1987 Act’).

Legislation

Section 11A of the Workers Compensation Act 1987.

When can video surveillance footage be sent to an AMS?

  • Published 27.09.2019

Moston v Goldenfields Water County Council [2019] NSWWCC 282 (27 August 2019)

Summary

This decision provides a timely reminder of the restrictions that apply when seeking to provide video surveillance film to an Approved Medical Specialist (AMS). The Guidelines specify that video surveillance can only be sent to an AMS in exceptional circumstances.

Recent Developments - September 2019

  • Published 27.09.2019

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Employers Liability Newsletter - September 2019

  • Published 27.09.2019

Recent Developments

  • New PIAWE for workers injured on and from 21 October 2019
  • New workers compensation Guidelines
  • Amended Standards of Practice

Recent Decisions

When can video surveillance footage be sent to an AMS? 
Moston v Goldenfields Water County Council [2019] NSWWCC 282 (27 August 2019)

Court of Appeal slams door - defendant’s proof of innocence in negligent (non-intentional) battery

  • Published 11.09.2019

State of NSW v Ouhammi [2019] NSWCA 225

Supreme Court put the brakes on credit hire claims

  • Published 05.09.2019

Nguyen v Cassim [2019] NSW SC 1130

Finding of total loss of earning capacity despite residual physical capacity

  • Published 28.08.2019

Mahdi v Marble Design (Aust) Pty Ltd [2019] NSWDC 287 (25 June 2019)

Summary