Pacific National Pty Ltd v Baldacchino: Court of Appeal gives worker a leg up
On 23 November 2018, the NSW Court of Appeal handed down its decision in Pacific National Pty Ltd v Baldacchino…
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A new Local Government sheriff in town
Amendments to the Local Government Act 2009 (LGA), which came into force 3 December 2018, have caused an adjustment to…
Expert evidence: To be or not to be admitted?
The opinion rule: Evidence of an opinion is not admissible to prove the existence of a fact about the existence…
2018 amendments to the Workers Compensation Acts
On Wednesday, 17 October 2018 the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 was passed by the NSW Parliament without amendment….
When is an offer not a compromise?
Rule 20.26(1) of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW) provides that “in any proceedings, any party may… make an…
Recent trends in contributions between employer and non-employer tortfeasors
As the labour hire trend continues, the issue of apportionment between employers and non employers in personal injury claims is…