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Federal, state and territory ministers unanimously agree to consider banning engineered stone

On 28 February, federal, state and territory ministers unanimously agreed to consider banning engineered stone in a meeting led by Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke. Their decision follows recent harrowing media coverage about the silicosis tragedy facing many Australian workers. It’s not a new story, but one gaining considerable traction in the public interest and […]

By : Anja Vogel Mar 1, 2023 Comments Off

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Recent NSWCA decision highlights cost of IT liability risk

Renown Corporation Pty Ltd v SEMF Pty Ltd [2022] NSWCA 233 A recent NSW Court of Appeal (NSWCA) decision, Renown, highlights the potential for IT providers that breach supply and installation contracts – and their insurers – to end up paying out higher damages awards. Notably, the NSWCA found that the proper measure of damages […]

By : Anja Vogel Feb 16, 2023 Comments Off

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Gridlock – why insurers need to focus on the grid as Australia transitions to renewables

A successful Australian transition to renewable energy hinges on the grid’s ability to deliver and store energy. Reflecting this reality, there has already been significant investment in energy storage Australia-wide. This will lead to valuable storage assets being commissioned over the next three decades. Edward Burrell and Bailey Neate look at the storage story and […]

By : Anja Vogel Feb 14, 2023 Comments Off

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The rising costs of construction

Although there is a glimmer of hope that construction costs might be easing, construction price hikes in 2022 across Australia were the highest ever recorded. The construction industry across Australia has been under significant pressure since the pandemic began, with contract work insurers seeing requests for insured sums increase by as much as 45%. The challenges […]

By : Anja Vogel Feb 2, 2023 Comments Off

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W+K’s 2023 Insurance Predictions Report

The W+K team is pleased to share its 2023 Insurance Predictions Report, which addresses the major trends and issues impacting the insurance industry in our region. The report considers key trends across insurance lines, including the rise in class actions in Australia despite regulatory change and the rapidly evolving cyber exposure landscape. We look at […]

By : Anja Vogel Jan 24, 2023 Comments Off

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W+K expands in Adelaide with two new partners and a new office

I’m pleased to share that Wotton Kearney has welcomed two new partners, Cheryl Phillips and Bill Conor, and four other new team members to our expanding Adelaide team. Cheryl, who joins us from MinterEllison, will lead our Adelaide office. She has broad insurance law experience and is highly regarded by our clients for her expertise […]

By : Anja Vogel Jan 23, 2023 Comments Off

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W+K End of Year Message 2022

2022 was a big year at W+K. Here’s a glimpse at some of the highlights. Wishing everyone a safe and happy new year!

By : Anja Vogel Dec 21, 2022 Comments Off

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Navigating the high cost of data breaches in the new cyber legal landscape

Recent major cyber incidents and associated data breaches in Australia, particularly those involving Optus and Medibank, have triggered a maelstrom of breach, policy and legislative developments. The Australian Government has taken swift legislative action to increase the consequences of data breaches by amending the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), and has indicated there will be an […]

By : joanna li Dec 16, 2022 Comments Off

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New Zealand Employment Law Bulletin – Issue 1, December 2022

Welcome to Wotton Kearney’s first Employment Law Bulletin. The last few months have been full of interesting employment law developments in New Zealand that are likely to have profound impacts for businesses and their insurers. In this issue, we look at recent restructuring cases, the impact of Uber drivers being defined as employees, Holidays Act […]

By : joanna li Dec 8, 2022 Comments Off

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Product Liability Update – Issue 1, December 2022

Welcome to Wotton Kearney’s Product Liability Update, a snapshot of the key trends, areas of regulatory focus, and emerging risks in product liability insurance in Australia and New Zealand. In this issue, we look at the ACCC’s focus on safety issues affecting young children, recent case highlights from Australia and New Zealand, and the latest […]

By : joanna li Dec 2, 2022 Comments Off

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