ACT Insurance Update
February 2010
Catharine Polldore, Lawyer
On 27 November 2009, the Australian Government Actuary released the 2005-07 Australian Life Tables.
The Tables, which are released every five years, detail the life expectancy of Australian males and females from birth to age 109. A major finding of the most recent actuarial report was the gap between male and female life expectancy has narrowed to the closest it has been for over 50 years. A male born today can expect to live 79.0 years and a female 83.07 years.
To view the entire report and tables click here.
Excel versions of the individual tables are available by clicking on the links below:
Sally McGuinness, Lawyer
In line with the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work, the new Work Safety Act 2008, through the Work Safety Regulation 2009 introduces a compulsory OHS induction training scheme for all construction workers in the ACT. Read more
Matthew Needham, Special Counsel
Experienced workers compensation claimants such as the Claimant can be held to account by thorough preparation, robust instructions and skilful court work. Read more
The ACT Supreme Court has once again examined the issue of State/Territory of connection of a worker in the case of Avon Products Pty Limited v Magrit Falls [2009] ACTSC 141. Read more
Catharine Polldore, Lawyer
The factors the court must take into account when considering an extension are set out at s36(3) and include “(b) the extent to which, having regard to the delay, there is or is likely to be prejudice to the defendant.” Read more
