Retirement village operators should monitor the progress of a matter before the New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) to understand the extent to which NCAT may find that Village Rules are unjust, oppressive or harsh
Science experiment gone wrong at a school is a stark reminder for education providers to ensure that curriculum activities are supported by comprehensive policies and procedures to identify, manage and control risk.
The recent decision of Anderson v Pickles Auctions Pty Ltd [2022] QSC 265 confirms that counsel's fees are not an outlay recoverable under regulation 137 of the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Regulation 2014.
A freezing order may restrain a party from disposing of assets that may otherwise satisfy a prospective judgment against the party. It is a discretionary remedy available under the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW) (UCPR).
Decision in this case is a reminder for statutory authorities to look closely at the legislation conferring their rights, obligations and power to determine the extent of any duty of care owed.
The Planning and Environment Court of Queensland has upheld a local government's decision to approve a childcare centre despite non-compliance with the planning scheme.
