Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd v Hanel [2025] SASCA 112
By Grant Mitchell, Partner and Poppy Scaife, Paralegal
The South Australian Court of Appeal has upheld Cleanaway’s convictions following a fatal truck crash on the South Eastern Freeway, reinforcing that employers must go beyond verifying licences to ensure workers are practically competent for high-risk tasks.
Psychology Board of Australia v Angelakis [2025] SACAT 72
By Bronwyn Ackland, Partner and Poppy Scaife, Paralegal
The South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has issued significant findings against a health practitioner for professional misconduct involving boundary violations and misleading regulators.
Ringelstein v Metro North Hospital and Health Service [2025] QCA 188
By David Slatyer, Partner and Tyra Zacka, Paralegal
The Queensland Court of Appeal has clarified when it’s truly “too late” to bring a personal injury claim, overturning a decision that dismissed an application made nearly 19 years after the original injury.
The Owners – Strata Plan No 16460 v Hunter Water Corporation [2025] NSWSC 1029
By Julia Dyson, Associate and Tara Plumbe, Partner
Mills Oakley successfully secured over $1 million in damages in a landmark nuisance claim against a statutory authority, clarifying the distinction between nuisance and negligence under the Civil Liability Act.
Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations 2025 (Vic)(Regulations)
By Sarah Fountain, Partner and Adiam Tsegay, Senior Associate
The Victorian Government has released new Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations 2025, effective 1 December, introducing stricter requirements to identify and manage psychosocial risks.
Statham (a pseudonym) v State of Queensland [2025] VSC 600
By Stuart Eustice, Partner and Gregor Campbell, Lawyer
The Victorian Supreme Court has declined to transfer a case involving alleged historical abuse in Queensland, highlighting the importance of convenience and fairness to plaintiffs in cross-vesting applications.
SEC New Line v Muffin Break Pty Ltd [2025] VSC 245
By Stuart Eustice, Partner and Ashleigh Shankly, Lawyer
In a dispute over franchise reinstatement costs, the Court of Appeal reaffirmed a modest security for costs order, underscoring the importance of proportionality in litigation.
By Stuart Eustice, Partner and Zoe Vlahogiannis, Lawyer
A snapshot of registered health practitioner misconduct in Victoria.