Support for injured motorists, if they can afford it

…avoid an increased number of injured persons within the scheme from being prevented from accessing early and appropriate treatment.   Footnotes [1] https://jade.io/article/912962?at.hl=Obeid+v+AAI+Ltd+t%252Fas+AAMI+%255B2022%255D+NSWPICMP+76   [2] https://jade.io/article/923598?at.hl=AAI+Limited+t%252Fas+GIO+v+Smith+%255B2022%255D   [3] https://jade.io/article/929731?at.hl=QBE+Insurance+(Australia)+Limited+v+Ka%25E2%2580%2599akah+%255B2022%255D+NSWPICMP+223  …

“Ordinary pay” and an extraordinary payout

…receive superannuation contributions on leave already inclusive of superannuation contributions, which would be a nonsensical interpretation and application of superannuation legislation. Ordinary pay did not include superannuation In finding in…

Anti-bullying laws: the FWC is getting ready

Commission’s Anti-Bullying jurisdiction together with a standard presentation that members and senior staff of the Commission can utilise at public seminars and other relevant forums. Some general comments The novelty…

What is an executor and who should you appoint?

completing the forms applying for Probate; identifying and collecting the assets of the estate; advising on the right order to pay debts and distribute assets; and resolving any potential claims…

To retain or not to retain? That is the question

Jessica Lobow and Martin Slattery recently co-presented at the Carroll and O’Dea Charity Law Legal Seminar on questions of Privacy Policies and document retention, from a preventative and operative perspective….

Understanding your TPD insurance

…insured will need to wait for a decision to be made by the insurer. If an adverse decision has been made, review it carefully and make a procedural fairness application

HR Policies that promise too much

…Court awarded Mr Nikolich damages for past and future loss of earnings, as well as general damages and his legal costs. The Appeal The Company appealed the decision at first…

Introduction of Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme

…occurred. This notification must include identification of and contact details for the relevant notifying entity and a description of the data breach and information disclosed The OAIC provides, for completion