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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...

A Western Australian Tribunal considered an application by the parents of a 23-year-old man, referred to as JC. They were seeking approval for a vasectomy under the Guardianship and Administration Act 1990 (WA). JC has a rare genetic condition that causes an...

The New South Wales Government has introduced a bill designed to strengthen the legal framework for investigating serious crime and corruption. The reforms aim to equip investigative agencies with more effective tools while carefully balancing privacy protections....

The decision of June Griffiths by her litigation guardian Deborah Anderson v ACT (No 2) [2025] ACTSC 226 is significant for plaintiffs in the ACT facing the sudden unavailability of a key expert witness shortly before trial. It confirms that a serious, unforeseen...