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Inquest into the Death of Simon Gaskill: Systemic Gaps in Discharge Planning for Patients Experiencing Homelessness

Roughly four months before his death, Simon Gaskill was admitted to Barwon Health with severe alcohol withdrawal, a seizure, malnutrition, confusion and falls.

Published by Matthew Renwick
23 July, 2026
Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Navigating the Rules of Discovery

Discovery is often the most burdensome and expensive stage of litigation. Parties may be required to review and produce thousands of documents over an expansive period of time, including emails, text messages, electronic files and hard-copy records. ...

Published by Foez Dewan
14 July, 2026
CTP Insurance

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
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