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Negligence—Civil Liability Act principles revisited: public authorities and carers
14 January 2020
Chris Wood
Partner
Sydney Partner Chris Wood looks at a NSW Supreme Court decision that found a warning must be specific to a risk for it be a "risk warning" under the Civil Liability Act.
Read more...In the mad rush to Christmas, don't forget the compliance deadline for whistleblower legislation
19 December 2019
Hannah Rose
Partner
Partner Hannah Rose looks at how some not-for-profits and charities need to implement a whistleblower policy before 1 January 2020, or face the consequences.
Read more...First successful prosecution of a Commonwealth PCBU after defended hearing
11 December 2019
Maxine Feletti
Partner
Commonwealth safety law experts take a look at a recent guilty finding from the ACT Industrial Court for breaches of WHS laws.
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19-12-19 | Partner Hannah Rose looks at how some not-for-profits and charities need to implement a whistleblower policy before 1 January 2020, or face the consequences.
11-12-19 | Commonwealth safety law experts take a look at a recent guilty finding from the ACT Industrial Court for breaches of WHS laws.
10-12-19 | Sparke Helmore Lawyers is proud to be participating in the Ronald McDonald House Charities 12 Days of Christmas donor appeal. #12DaysRMHChristmas
06-12-19 | Sydney insurance law experts Gillian and James look at a recent NSW Court of Appeal decision where two policies of insurance exclude cover through "other insurance" provisions and what happens next.
29-11-19 | From Western Australia, up to the Northern Territory and down to Victoria, we've seen some huge updates in the WHS and industrial manslaughter space this week. Here's a wrap-up by jurisdiction.
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