Employers Liability Newsletter - May 2026

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  • Published 12.05.2026

Legislative Update

NSW Workers Compensation Reform Update: Draft Regulations and Guidelines Released

Recent Decisions

Host Employers and Duty of Care
Gong v AWI Steel Pty Limited [2026] NSWSC 331

Minor Contribution, Major Consequence: Disease Attribution Fails the “Main Contributing Factor” Test
Pohutuhutu v Cobar Shire Council & Anor [2026] NSWPIC 205

The Importance of Contemporaneous Evidence
Kim v Koen Pty Ltd [2026] NSWPIC 200