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In a landmark decision for intrapartum care, the Supreme Court of Victoria in Gawthrop v Bendigo Health [2026] VSC 157 held Bendigo Health liable in assault and battery, as well as negligence, after a vaginal examination was performed without the patient’s free and...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

More than a year since it came into force on 3 February 2025, the Supreme Court of New South Wales’ Practice Note SC Gen 23 – Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) continues to reshape legal practice across the state. Issued by Chief Justice Andrew Bell...

McAuley Lawyers is pleased to announce that Roland Barros has joined the firm as a solicitor, bringing with him decades of legal experience and a strong reputation for providing practical and reliable legal advice. Admitted as a solicitor in 1978, Roland brings more...

Mrs Lesley Cheng, the plaintiff, was walking through Eastgate Shopping Centre in Bondi Junction when she suffered a heavy fall in a common area after tripping over a “services cover”. The cover protected the electrical supply from a floor power outlet. CCTV footage of...

The decision in Hussain Al-Azam v Ahmed Khagany [2026] NSWDC 29 concerned the assessment of damages in a negligence claim heard in the District Court of NSW. The plaintiff, Mr Hussain Al Al-Azam, brought proceedings for damages arising from an incident that had...