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Welcome to Insurance Matters, your online resource for all things Insurance.

On this page you will find our latest thinking in the form of alerts, publications, articles, opinions and podcasts. With our insights all in the one place, we aim to make it as easy as possible to find what you are looking for to support you in how you do business every day.

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12 November 2024 | Variation in Sex Characteristics (Restricted Medical Treatment) Act 2023 (ACT)

In an Australian first, the Australian Capital Territory has passed legislation to regulate medical interventions for people with variations in sex characteristics.
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23 October 2024 | When do WorkCover WA provisional payments commence?

WorkCover has taken the view that when provisional payments are made, they are to be made from the date of first incapacity.
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3 October 2024 | MGAs find new function as the insurance industry's innovation 'sandboxes'

Global Insurance Law Connect has launched its report into opportunities for growth in the global MGA market, and including commentary on the position in Australia.
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2 September 2024 | SparkeWatch - August 2024 edition

Be in the know when it comes to Australian class actions, regulatory and D&O developments and emerging risk trends.
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22 August 2024 | High Court of Australia rules on Corporate Systems Unconscionability and Director's Accessorial Liability

The High Court has found a company liable for unconscionability based on changes made to the company's systems controls and an individual CEO liable for being knowingly concerned in the company's contravention.
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13 August 2024 | Case note - Mallonland Pty Ltd & Anor v Advanta Seeds Pty Ltd

The outcome of this case has confirmed the principles governing when a common law duty to take reasonable care to avoid pure economic loss will arise.
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5 June 2024 | Sparkebeat – Health Law Update – Issue 12

Welcome to the twelfth issue of the Sparkebeat – Health Law Update, where Sparke Helmore’s market leading national Health team brings you the latest in local news and knowledge across Australia and abroad.
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28 May 2024 | Global Insurance Law Connect – Risk Radar Report 2024

The sixth edition of the annual Risk Radar Report has been released.
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10 May 2024 | Sparke Helmore welcomes back Special Counsel, Cara Bettenay

Cara Bettenay has re-joined Sparke Helmore, based in the firm's Perth office.
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3 May 2024 | Janette McLennan and team of four join Sparke Helmore's Specialty Lines team

We are pleased to announce that Janette McLennan, a Sparke Helmore alum, has re-joined our Specialty Lines team as a Partner.

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