Legislative Update

On 18 March 2025, the NSW Government announced its intention to introduce 'bills designed to curb the rising number of psychological injuries that people are experiencing at work'.

Recent decisions

Different approaches for asymptomatic pre-existing psychiatric conditions?
Matheson v Baptistcare NSW & ACT (NSWSC 2025)

Dangers of a wine cellar: Assessing liability between a working director, a head contractor and the occupier of a premises
Daher v Gold & Eagle Constructions Pty Ltd (NSWSC 2025)

Employer vicariously liable for the casual act of negligence of an unidentified worker
De Martin & Gasparini Pty Ltd v Bartlett (NSWCA 2025)

Evidence required to support a greater than 10% section 323 deduction
Li v Villawood Relaxation Centre (NSWPICMP 2025)