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Consequential Surgery is not an “Injury” in the Absence of Harm

The Personal Injury Commission published its decision in Allianz Australia Insurance Limited v Mandoukos [2025] NSWPICMP 844 on 14 November 2025.

Published by Peter Hunt
16 November, 2025
Employment

Federal Court Orders Compensation for Christmas Holiday Work Breach

The recent Federal Court decision in Mining and Energy Union v OS MCAP Pty Ltd (No 3) [2025] FCA 1372 sheds light on whether employees can be required to work at Christmas under section 114 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).

Published by Tim McDonald
13 November, 2025
CTP Insurance

Who Ruled the Dogs Out? Review Panel Finds Pet Care Is Not “Treatment or Care”

The Personal Injury Commission published its decision in Irani v Insurance Australia Limited t/as NRMA Insurance [2025] NSWPICMP 832 on 7 November 2025.

Published by Peter Hunt
10 November, 2025
CTP Insurance

Bird Strike – Driver Left With Nobody to Sue

The Personal Injury Commission published its decision in Mousawi v Insurance Australia Limited t/as NRMA Insurance [2025] NSWPIC 557 on 31 October 2025.

Published by Peter Hunt
3 November, 2025
CTP Insurance

Claimant’s Duty to Co-operate with the Insurer is Mandatory

The Personal Injury Commission published its decision in AAI Limited t/as AAMI v Elias [2025] NSWPICMR 31 on 24 October 2025.

Published by Peter Hunt
27 October, 2025
Employment

Fair Work Commission Backs Employee in Remote Work Dispute with Westpac

In a recent decision of Karlene Chandler v Westpac Banking Corporation [2025] FWC 3115 the Fair Work Commission has required Westpac to approve an employee's request to work remotely.

Published by Tim McDonald
24 October, 2025
News

McCabes recognised in Doyle’s Guide Law Rankings 2025

McCabes is proud to announce its outstanding performance in the 2025 edition of Doyle’s Guide law rankings.

Published by McCabes News
21 October, 2025
CTP Insurance

How is Relative Culpability Assessed When one Party Disobeys the Road Rules?

The Personal Injury Commission published its decision in Singh v QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited [2025] NSWPIC 524 on 17 October 2025.

Published by Peter Hunt
20 October, 2025
CTP Insurance

Abawi Applied – Injury to Skin a Threshold injury

The Personal Injury Commission published its decision in Insurance Australia Limited t/as NRMA Insurance v Rababi [2025] NSWPICMP 744 on 10 October 2025.

Published by Peter Hunt
12 October, 2025
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