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High Court confirms NCAT’s ability to award damages in privacy disputes: Why this matters for protecting personal information held by NSW public sector agencies

Published on 2 Mar 2026 by Selwyn Black, Yue Lucy Han, and Chelsea O'Grady

This article by Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers discusses the High Court of Australia’s decision in NSW v Wojciechowska [2025] HCA 27, which confirmed the constitutional validity of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal's (NCAT) power to award damages for privacy breaches. It explains that NCAT’s authority to award up to $40,000 in compensation under the PPIP Act is considered an administrative rather than a judicial power, ensuring that individuals have a practical avenue to hold NSW public agencies accountable for mishandling personal information.

Data, Technology and Due Diligence: Emerging Risks in Business Acquisitions

Published on 27 Feb 2026 by Selwyn Black and Chelsea O'Grady

As data and digital systems become the backbone of modern commerce, traditional due diligence is no longer enough. This article explores the emerging IT and data-driven risks in business acquisitions, highlighting why prospective purchasers must shift toward a forward-thinking approach to navigate latent vulnerabilities and evolving regulatory landscapes.

High Court Appeal (Judgment): AA v The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle ABN 79469343054 – Case S94/2025

Published on 25 Feb 2026 by Luca Circosta, Jackson Gilbert, and David Nair

Introduction This article is intended as part of a series reporting on both the decision at first instance (link below) the submissions before the High Court (link below) and ultimately the High Court decision handed down on 11 February 2026. We provide below the findings of the Court, and the current landscape of duty of care and non-delegable duties of care.