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Fair Work Commission 2026 Annual Wage Review

The Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review was announced today. This year's review was impacted by capacity constraints in the latter half of 2025 and the Middle East conflict, both of which have added uncertainty to the trajectory of the economy.

Published by Tim McDonald
2 June, 2026
CTP Insurance

English Language Course found to be Rehabilitation

The decision in Perez v AAI Limited t/as AAMI [2026] NSWPIC 264 was delivered on 29 April 2026 and published on 29 May 2026.

Published by Peter Hunt
1 June, 2026
News

McCabes Named in Best Law Firms Australia 2027 Edition

We are proud to announce that Best Lawyers has named McCabes in the third edition of Best Law Firms - Australia, which recognises the top law firms and practice areas in Australia.

Published by McCabes News
28 May, 2026
CTP Insurance

Court of Appeal Finds no Error in Delegate’s Decision Refusing to Refer Threshold Injury Dispute for Assessment

The decision in Kewin v AAI Ltd t/as GIO Insurance [2026] NSWCA 86 (20 May 2026)  was delivered on 20 May 2026.

Published by Peter Hunt
25 May, 2026
CTP Insurance

Merit Reviewer Finds Damages Claim not “Pending” Because Driver Can’t Sue Himself

The decision in Thomas v QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited [2026] NSWPICMR 16  was delivered on 4 May 2026 and published on 15 May 2026.

Published by Peter Hunt
18 May, 2026
Insurance

Watch Your Step: Obvious Risk and Contributory Negligence in Recent NSW Court of Appeal Decisions

Two recent decisions of the New South Wales Court of Appeal consider how obvious risk and contributory negligence operate in practice under the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW).

Published by Ren Li
14 May, 2026
CTP Insurance

Weekly Benefits Not Allowed Where Post-Accident Earnings Exceed PAWE

The decision in Cameron v Allianz Australia Insurance Limited [2026] NSWPICMR 15  was delivered on 29 April 2026 and published on 9 May 2026.

Published by Peter Hunt
11 May, 2026
Insurance

The Quietly Evolving Standard of Care: Lessons from the Westfield Bondi Junction Inquest and the Modern Application of s 5O of the NSW Civil Liability Act 2002

Joel Cauchi arrived at Westfield Bondi Junction on the afternoon of 13 April 2024. Earlier that day he had accessed his storage unit and then returned to the shopping centre with a knife in his backpack.

Published by Ren Li
8 May, 2026
Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Compound interest: Powerful tool for justice and accountability

It is common for the Court to award pre-judgment interest on judgment sum: see s 51A(2)(a) of the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth) and s 100 of the Civil Procedure Act 2005 (NSW). However, it is far less common for the Court to award interes...

Published by Foez Dewan
4 May, 2026
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