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State of the Nation 2026 Report: A guide to personal injury claims across Australia
Australia's personal injury landscape continues to evolve at pace. While each jurisdiction retains its distinct legislative framework, 2026 has seen a sharpening of the differences that matter most to insurers, particularly in pre-litigation processes, limitation regimes, and the assessment of damages. Our State of the Nation Report for 2026 distils the procedural rules, limitation periods and damages frameworks that shape claims outcomes in each Australian state and territory. From highly ...
Landmark case found against the EPL claimant seeking $55M for the dismissal ruining his life
By: Rosemary Marando and Caitilin Watson Roohizadegan v Technology One Ltd (No 6) [2025] FCA 1619 At a glance The Federal Court has overturned a previous $5.2M ruling, dismissing Mr Roohizadegan’s General Protections claim after a six‑year litigation battle. The Court found the dismissal was due to performance, not disability, alleged workplace rights, or incentive entitlements. The decision is expected to influence future General Protections claims, reducing speculative filings and resetting ...
Successful Defence of Multi-Million Dollar ISR Insurance Claim in the Supreme Court of Victoria
Wotton Kearney acted for the Defendants, Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s, in a complex insurance coverage dispute in the Supreme Court of Victoria. Judgment was handed down last week by Matthews J dismissing the Plaintiffs' claims in their entirety. We are delighted with the result which confirms Insurers' position that no indemnity was payable under the Industrial Special Risks (ISR) Policy. The proceeding was brought by Glass Recovery Services Pty Ltd ...