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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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2 July 2026 | A simple fix, a foreseeable risk and a $15 million lesson

The recent decision in Woolnough v Whittlesea City Council demonstrates that where a risk is known and relatively inexpensive to fix ignoring it can prove to be a very expensive decision.
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2 July 2026 | It's all in the contract: when builders and insurers will limit their responsibility for cladding remediation costs

On 6 February 2026, her Honour Justice Rees of the Supreme Court of New South Wales handed down judgment in a long-running dispute between The Star Casino in Pyrmont and its builder, Buildcorp Interiors.
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30 June 2026 | Scope and content critical in determining a defendant's liability

Simon Bibby was injured on 5 April 2018 in the course of his employment with Tyre and Auto Pty Ltd. This decision serves as a reminder to properly consider the 'scope and content' of a defendant's duty of care.
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25 June 2026 | A coverage decision ISR insurers and insureds must read

Physical damage, the Wayne Tank principle, and the operation of Perils Exclusions.
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23 June 2026 | Risk Radar 2026: AI, regulatory pressure and climate exposure top insurer risk agenda

Global Insurance Law Connect has released the eighth edition of its Risk Radar report.
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28 May 2026 | Mark Doepel recognised on the 2026 Insurance Business Hot List

Insurance Business Australia has released its annual Hot List, naming 54 professionals across Australia and New Zealand who have made significant contributions to the insurance sector over the past year. Congratulations to Mark Doepel, Partner, for making the list.
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27 May 2026 | Ryan Francis joins Sparke Helmore's Casualty team

We are pleased to announce that Ryan Francis has joined our Casualty team as a Partner, effective 18 May 2026.
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26 May 2026 | Case note: whether an aviation policy extends to a claim involving a blimp that was neither owned nor operated by an insured

We recently acted for QBE Insurance in successfully defending an indemnity dispute in the County Court of Victoria concerning the scope of cover available under an aviation policy.

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