Stephen McAuley joins Panel of Experts at Sydney Hills Business Chambers’ Business Leaders Lunch

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...

What began as a seemingly ordinary café accident turned into a notable occupier’s liability case in Wunderwald v Randwick City Council [2025] NSWDC 466. Six-year-old Lily Wunderwald was seriously injured when a freestanding table toppled onto her at the Des Renford...

A hit and run accident can be traumatic and confusing, especially when the at-fault driver flees the scene and cannot be identified. Many victims assume they have no way to recover compensation. In New South Wales, that is not correct – the CTP scheme provides a clear...

Recent amendments to tobacco and vaping legislation in New South Wales have expanded offences, increased penalties, and strengthened compliance powers for inspectors. Small businesses facing prosecution should consider the following options promptly. Immediate...

In a significant victory for frontline police officers grappling with the psychological toll of their work, the New South Wales District Court has ruled that the State breached its duty of care to a detective by failing to provide promised mental health support during...

In Mendez v Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Parramatta [2025] NSWSC 912, the Supreme Court of New South Wales has reaffirmed the principle that courts must determine cases based on the law as it currently stands, even in the face of...

The High Court of Australia’s ruling in Bird v DP [2024] HCA 41, delivered on 13 November 2024, has sent shockwaves through the legal landscape, redefining the boundaries of institutional accountability in historical abuse cases. This landmark decision, culminating a...