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MBIE updates the construction sector on proportionate liability, earthquake-prone buildings, self-certification and more

By: Sam Hider, Antony Holden, Misha Henaghan, Mathew Francis, Richie Flinn, Katie Shanks Today, the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment in New Zealand (MBIE) hosted a webinar on the work it is doing across a variety of building reforms. These reforms affect liability exposure, insurance settings, compliance costs and the building consent process. The […]

By : Johnson Sun Jun 17, 2026 Comments Off

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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. […]

By : Joshua Weiler Jan 19, 2026 Comments Off

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When OTPs fail: Thai PDPC investigates major email service breach

By: Ian Johnston, Sorawat Wongkaweepairot and Nuttida Doungwirote At a glance A mass-email service provider was compromised and exploited to send phishing emails to more than 1 million users. The Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) took immediate action to investigate the issue. The investigation revealed that the breach was caused by weak One-Time Password (OTP) […]

By : Joshua Weiler Dec 16, 2025 Comments Off

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Thailand floods 2025: Coverage lessons from the 2011 catastrophe

By: Ian Johnston, Sorawat Wongkaweepairot, Nuttida Doungwirote and Niti Wanichworranan At a glance Maximum rainfall during the 2025 floods has exceeded the 2011 catastrophe, with peak rainfall of 639mm (19-21 November 2025) surpassing 2011’s maximum of 428mm, marking the heaviest rainfall in Thailand in three decades. The 2011 floods caused over USD 15 billion in insured […]

By : Joshua Weiler Dec 8, 2025 Comments Off

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Drone Incursions and Airport Operations: Navigating Legal and Operational Risks

By: James Cooper Shutdowns at several airports across Denmark last week, caused by suspected deliberate drone activity, have highlighted how easily drones can disrupt airport operations. These incursions pose serious safety, economic, and security risks. Recent Drone Incursion Events in Denmark Denmark has experienced a spate of drone incursion incidents in recent days, disrupting airports […]

By : Joshua Weiler Oct 1, 2025 Comments Off

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Navigating the New Aged Care Reforms: What Organisations Need to Know

By: Chris Spain and Ashlee Sherman, along with Angela San Diego and Katya Lando from Aon. Australia’s aged care sector is undergoing a seismic shift. The Aged Care Act 2024 (Cth) is set to commence on 1 November 2025, introducing a rights-based framework that redefines how aged care services are delivered, regulated, and funded. For […]

By : Joshua Weiler Sep 24, 2025 Comments Off

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From ‘joint and several’ to proportionate liability in the building sector: A movement towards the Australian model

By: Jack Murison and Filip Nikolic Background On 18 August 2025, the New Zealand Government announced several proposed changes to the Building Act 2004 and the consent process as part of its wider plan to make building in New Zealand cheaper and more efficient. These changes are wide-ranging, targeting several steps, roles, and responsibilities across […]

By : Joshua Weiler Sep 10, 2025 Comments Off

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Vacant roles not required: High Court shifts test on redundancy obligations

By: Laura Gavan and Kirsty Easdale Helensburgh Coal Pty Ltd v Bartley [2025] HCA 29 The High Court of Australia has recently clarified the scope of an employer’s redeployment obligations where an employer seeks to defend an alleged unfair dismissal on the basis of genuine redundancy. In Helensburgh Coal Pty Ltd v Bartley [2025] HCA […]

By : Joshua Weiler Aug 28, 2025 Comments Off

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What is actual knowledge? Essential risk management strategies for councils

By: Lesley Woodmore, Sam McNally and Tenielle Corcoran Willis v Orange City Council [2025] NSWDC 208 Note: Wotton Kearney has prepared this as part of our Statewide Mutual Risks Conference 2025 coverage – be sure to visit us in Sydney. For more insights like this, explore our Local Government hub. Overview On 9 July 2020, […]

By : Joshua Weiler Aug 27, 2025 Comments Off

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South Australian court sets new benchmark for historical abuse damages

By: Cheryl Phillips, Matthew Elson and Beljana Dally B P v K R & ANOR [2025] SASC 58 At a glance The Supreme Court of South Australia awarded the applicant $400,000 in general damages arising from sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of two respondents during her formative and adult years. This matter will […]

By : Joshua Weiler Aug 25, 2025 Comments Off

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