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Review Panel Finds Aggravated Radiculopathy is a Non-Threshold Injury

The decision in AAI Limited t/as GIO v Lee [2026] NSWPICMP 422 was delivered on 17 June 2026 and published on 2 July 2026.

Published by Peter Hunt
6 July, 2026
Insurance

Protecting informed consent and respecting bodily autonomy in labour and birth

In Gawthrop v Bendigo Health [2026] VSC 157, the Supreme Court of Victoria examined the context surrounding informed consent.

Published by Matthew Renwick
29 June, 2026
CTP Insurance

“Apparent Relevance” – Defining the Legal Test of Legitimate Forensic Purpose

The decision in AAI Limited t/as GIO v Williams [2026] NSWPICMP 414 was delivered on 15 June 2026 and published on 26 June 2026.

Published by Peter Hunt
29 June, 2026
CTP Insurance

Treating Specialist’s Report Found to Be a Request for Treatment Approval

The decision in Insurance Australia Limited t/as NRMA Insurance v Jennar [2026] NSWPIC 320 was delivered on 4 June 2026 and published on 19 June 2026.

Published by Peter Hunt
22 June, 2026
Insurance

Inquest into the Death of Benjamin Anthony Freear: Regional General Practice and the Limits of Care

In the early hours of 8 December 2019, on a rural property at St Mary near Tiaro in Queensland, Benjamin Freear moved between properties armed with a .303 rifle, firing at neighbours, vehicles and buildings, and telling others he expected to die.

Published by Matthew Renwick
19 June, 2026
CTP Insurance

Claimant’s Explanation for Delay not Full and Satisfactory

The decision in Arab v Allianz Australia Insurance Limited [2026] NSWPIC 317 was delivered on 3 June 2026 and published on 12 June 2026.

Published by Peter Hunt
15 June, 2026
Insurance

Stewart v Metro North Hospital and Health Service [2025] HCA 34

The High Court has handed down an important decision on the assessment of future care damages in catastrophic injury claims, with potentially significant implications for insurers and defendants.

Published by Matthew Renwick
9 June, 2026
CTP Insurance

Medical Review Panel Addresses Bone (Bruising) of Contention

The decision in Fahim v Insurance Australia Limited t/as NRMA Insurance [2026] NSWPICMP 355 was delivered on 21 May 2026 and published on 5 June 2026.

Published by Peter Hunt
9 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
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