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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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13 March 2025 | Tranche 2 of Queensland's Building Reg Reno rolled out

The BOLA Regulation forms part of tranche 2 of the Queensland Government's Building Regulation Renovation, which was introduced on 10 February 2025.
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5 March 2025 | Construction Update for the Insurance industry - Issue 3

We are delighted to present the third issue of the Sparke Helmore Construction Update for the Insurance industry.
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26 February 2025 | Sailing to the Emerald City—Alternative fuels and the need for a robust compensation regime

The IMO has set targets to work towards net zero by 2050, and large shipping companies are following suit by adopting alternative fuels. While this is the correct approach for the health of our planet, the transition to alternative fuels cannot occur in isolation.
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14 February 2025 | From the steamship era to the digital age – 100 years of the Hague Rules

In August last year, the shipping community celebrated and reflected on a significant milestone: the 100th anniversary of the Hague Rules.
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13 February 2025 | Global Insurance Law Connect - D&O trends 2025

This new report highlights increased regulation, ESG exposures, and macro-economic risk dominate as more claims are upheld.
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5 February 2025 | Renée Sadler shortlisted for the 2025 Insurance Business Australia Awards

Renée Sadler has been shortlisted in the Women of Distinction category in the 2025 Insurance Business Australia Awards.
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5 February 2025 | Michelle Taylor recognised in Doyle's Guide

Michelle Taylor has been recognised as a Leading Admiralty, Shipping & Maritime Lawyer in Doyle's Guide.
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24 January 2025 | Sparke Helmore announces Special Counsel and Senior Associate new year promotions

Congratulations to Ben Gottlieb, Sara Mariniello, Sheila Said, and Emma Simpson who are all celebrating a new year promotion.
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22 January 2025 | Sparke Helmore announces Partner promotion

We're pleased to announce that Lauren McHugh from our CTP and Casualty Insurance practices has been promoted to Partner, effective 1 January 2025.
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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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