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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
News

McCabes announces 10 promotions

McCabes has today announced the promotion of 10 professionals across its national offices, which includes one Special Counsel, three Senior Associates, and six Associates.

Published by McCabes News
1 July, 2026
Employment

Key Employment Law Changes Taking Effect 1 July 2026

A number of significant employment law reforms will take effect on 1 July 2026.

Published by Tim McDonald
1 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
News

McCabes welcomes Michael Kirby for conversation on human rights, diversity and inclusion, and the future of the legal profession

McCabes Lawyers welcomed former High Court Justice, The Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG on Friday 12 June 2026 for a special Lunch & Learn session exploring diversity and inclusion, reconciliation, leadership, and human rights. 

Published by McCabes News
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
Employment

Victoria Moves to Enshrine the Right to Work from Home

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has introduced the Equal Opportunity Amendment (Work from Home) Bill 2026, which would create a statutory right for employees to work from home at least two days per week, where it is reasonable to do so.

Published by Tim McDonald
19 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
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