New reforms to the Subdivision Act 1988 (Vic) introduce a majority-support pathway allowing VCAT to approve certain owner's corporation proposals despite minority opposition. The changes may unlock redevelopment projects, common property alterations and subdivision amendments that previously stalled due to the requirement for unanimous consent.
A recent NSW Supreme Court ruling emphasises that proving breach alone is insufficient in medical negligence proceedings without compelling expert evidence on causation. The decision provides important guidance on counterfactual analysis in delayed diagnosis claims.
The Australian Government has released the exposure draft of the Privacy Amendment (Personal Data Protection) Bill 2026, setting out the second tranche of proposed reforms to Australia's privacy laws.
Since the Psychology Board of Australia’s new Code of Conduct came into effect on 1 December 2025, psychologists, practice owners and their insurance advisors had eight months to move beyond the initial regulatory update and consider the practical implications of the Code for everyday practice and the approach to risk management.
NSW strata committee members appointed from 1 October 2026 will be required to complete mandatory training through Strata Hub or risk automatically losing their position. This article outlines the new requirements and explores the governance, compliance and insurance implications for strata schemes and owners corporations.
Director Penalty Notices (DPNs) remain one of the most significant personal liability risks for company directors. With increased ATO visibility of tax and superannuation reporting, timely lodgement has never been more important in preserving options and minimising exposure.
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