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Annulment of bankruptcy to prevent abuse of process: Chu v Darmali [2025] FCA 1626

Generally, if a person becomes bankrupt on either a creditor’s petition or a debtor’s petition, a transfer of property by the bankrupt that constitutes a preference is voidable if it occurred within the six months immediately preceding the presentati...

Published by Foez Dewan
22 April, 2026
CTP Insurance

Driver Most-at-Fault for Aggressive Merging Manoeuvre

The decision in Contos v Allianz Australia Insurance Limited [2026] NSWPIC 187  was delivered on 2 April 2026 and published on 17 April 2026.

Published by Peter Hunt
20 April, 2026
News

McCabes recognised in The Best Lawyers in Australia™ 2027 edition

McCabes is proud to announce that a number of its lawyers have been recognised in The Best Lawyers in Australia™ 2027 Edition, with practitioners acknowledged across multiple practice areas and offices nationwide.

Published by McCabes News
16 April, 2026
Employment

Respect@Work in Action: First decision under section 527D of the Fair Work Act

In the recent decision of Mejia v Capital City Café-Bar [2026] FedCFamC2G 468 (26 March 2026), the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia ordered a café owner pay $90,000 to a casual worker for sexual harassment, wage contraventions, and other...

Published by Tim McDonald
14 April, 2026
CTP Insurance

Due Inquiry & Search Conducted Before Scent Went Cold

The decision in Raad v Nominal Defendant by its agent Allianz Australia Insurance Limited [2026] NSWPIC 173 was delivered on 2 April 2026 and published on 9 April 2026.

Published by Peter Hunt
13 April, 2026
Employment

FWC Decision Reshapes Junior Pay Rates Across Retail, Fast Food and Pharmacy

The Fair Work Commission’s decision in Application by the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association [2026] FWCFB 75 held that junior rates will be phased out for employees aged 18 years and over who work for the same employer for more than ...

Published by Tim McDonald
8 April, 2026
CTP Insurance

Claimant Who Suffered an Unforeseen Medical Episode Not Wholly or Mostly at Fault

The decision in McManus v QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited [2026] NSWPIC 175 was delivered on 23 March 2026 and published on 2 April 2026.

Published by Peter Hunt
7 April, 2026
Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Removing a Liquidator: A Guide for Creditors

Removing and replacing a liquidator is a significant step in the course of a company’s winding up. Although liquidators are charged with important public‑interest obligations and performance standards, there are circumstances in which their conduct, ...

Published by Foez Dewan
31 March, 2026
CTP Insurance

Pointless Physiotherapy Found Not Reasonable and Necessary

The decision in AAI Limited t/as AAMI v Zawit [2026] NSWPICMP 186 was delivered on 12 March 2026 and published on 27 March 2026.

Published by Peter Hunt
30 March, 2026
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