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Moore v Keane: Supreme Court Clarifies “Dangerous Recreational Activity” Under the Civil Liability Act

by mcauley_admin | May 12, 2026 | Publication

The Supreme Court delivered a significant decision in Moore v Keane [2026] NSWSC 475, reshaping the landscape of liability in recreational activities. The case arose from a yacht racing collision during a Cronulla Sailing Club race on Port Hacking in December 2020....

McAuley Lawyers Expands to Penrith to Serve Western Sydney

by mcauley_admin | Apr 24, 2026 | Publication

McAuley Lawyers is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office in Penrith, expanding the firm’s presence across Greater Sydney and bringing its full range of legal services to one of the fastest-growing regions in New South Wales. The new office is located...

Supreme Court Examines Institutional Liability in Historical Abuse Case

by mcauley_admin | Apr 8, 2026 | Publication

The decision in Kawicki v Trustees of the Marist Brothers [2026] NSWSC 289 is in relation to a civil claim of damages for historical child sexual abuse. The plaintiff alleged that he had been sexually abused as a child by teachers at the Marist Brothers College in...

Paperwork Failure in Voluntary Assisted Dying: When Administrative Errors Become Professional Misconduct

by mcauley_admin | Apr 2, 2026 | Publication

One unsigned form, one backdated declaration, and a doctor’s career was placed under scrutiny by the Medical Board of Australia. Medical Board of Australia v Carr (Review and Regulation) [2023] VCAT 945 is a decision made by the Victorian Civil and Administrative...

Beyond Generalities: The Court of Appeal’s Call for Specifics in Pleading Breach of Duty in Institutional Abuse Cases

by mcauley_admin | Mar 18, 2026 | Publication

The New South Wales Court of Appeal’s decision in St Pauls College Ltd v Allan [2026] NSWCA 22 provides a significant authority in relation to civil pleading standards in negligence. Although the appeal ultimately failed due to the High Court’s intervening decision in...
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