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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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30 April 2026 | Interpreting milestone approval preconditions: ASD Corporation Australia Pty Ltd v Babicka

The Victorian Court of Appeal has refused leave to appeal in ASD Corporation Australia Pty Ltd v Babicka, upholding Garde J's decision to quash three adjudication determinations made under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (Vic).
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29 April 2026 | Victorian Court of Appeal clarifies stage completion, wrongful suspension, and quantum meruit in domestic building contracts

The Victorian Court of Appeal has delivered an important decision for the residential construction sector.
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20 February 2026 | Victorian Supreme Court clarifies limits of rectification damages in building disputes

The Supreme Court of Victoria has provided important guidance on the limits of rectification damages in building disputes.
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19 February 2026 | Financial Lines - 2026 predictions

Our team of experts looks ahead to the key developments likely to shape 2026.
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17 February 2026 | ACT Supreme Court determines pre-conditions to pursuit of a motor accident claim

We explore the case of Stewart v Kirk & Insurance Australia Limited trading as NRMA Insurance [2026] ACTSC 33.
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16 December 2025 | Construction Update - December 2025

Welcome to the fourth issue of the Construction Update, our annual review of the issues facing an industry responding to economic pressures and operational challenges.
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12 December 2025 | Sparke Helmore has been ranked in the Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026 Guide

We are pleased to announce that Sparke Helmore has been ranked in four categories in the Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026 Guide. The celebration continues with seven partners being recognised in their respective categories.
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27 November 2025 | Mental health meets compliance: inside Victoria's new Psychosocial Regulations

Effective from 1 December 2025, the updated Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2025 will legally require employers to identify, assess, and control psychosocial hazards.
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24 November 2025 | Sparke Compensation Quarterly - Issue 3

In this edition we explore legislation at the Commonwealth level as well as NSW, ACT, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, Western Australia and Queensland.
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12 November 2025 | Sparke Helmore welcomes Mark Gray-Spencer to our Specialty Lines Insurance team

We are pleased to welcome Mark Gray-Spencer as a Partner in our Specialty Lines Insurance team, specialising in aviation and aerospace.

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