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FSR GPS: When Can An Account Statement Be Misleading Or Deceptive?

Many of our clients are grappling with the vexed issue of whether information contained in investment and insurance disclosures constitutes misleading or deceptive conduct...

Australia Finance

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

AI For Better Insurance

CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has prepared a report for the Insurance Council of Australia, examining the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Australian insurance sector.

Australia Technology

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

3 things that your insurance company won't tell you

Insurance claims are difficult to navigate and you may feel like you are locked in a David and Goliath battle.

Australia Insurance

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PCL Lawyers

Locked out by section 5: NSW Supreme Court narrows access to insurers under the Civil Liability (Third Party Claims Against Insurers) Act 2017 (NSW)

The decision underscores that s 5 of the Act is not a shortcut: leave will not be granted unless all three pre-conditions are strictly met.

Australia Insurance

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Barry Nilsson

Supreme Court of NSW dismisses direct claim against insurer under Third Party Claims Act

Australia Insurance

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Kennedys

Uncertainty remains for ‘prior known circumstances exclusions' in Australia: Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) v Allianz Australia Insurance Limited ACN 000 122 850 [2025] HCATrans 46

Australia Insurance

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Gilchrist Connell

Case Summary: Forrest V QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited [2025] NSWPIC 206 – Dog Walking Is An Attendant Care Service

Australia Litigation

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Limitation to the letter – clarifying the 10 year long-stop under the HBA

Australia Real Estate

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Kennedys

Most at fault? Can't get no (reasonable) satisfaction...

Australia Litigation

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McCabes

Res Ipsa Loquitor argument is no lay down misère

Australia Litigation

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McCabes

Insurance fraud doesn't pay – AFCA determination exposes the facts

Australia Insurance

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Kennedys

An uncertain future for "prior known circumstance" exclusions in Australia

Australia Insurance

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Problems with evidence and assessment of damages in W&I claim against insurance tower

Australia Insurance

GC

Gilchrist Connell

What to do if your TPD or income protection claim has been rejected

Australia Insurance

HP

Hall Payne Lawyers

New English Language Requirements For Australian Visas

Australia Immigration

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Roam Migration Law

Crypto In The Courts – ASIC v Finder Update

Australia Technology

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K&L Gates LLP

Skilled Visa Salary Thresholds To Increase To 4.6% From 1 July 2025

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Visa Rules When Changing Employer Sponsors

Australia Immigration

IL

Interstaff Immigration Agency

Keeping Up With ESG In Australia – August 2025

Australia Environment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

ASIC Enforcement Action: Claims Handling

Licensees authorised in relation to claims handling, insurance products or superannuation have been put on alert.

Australia Insurance

SG

Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

Can I Claim Compensation for Negligence Without a Lawyer?

Risks of claiming compensation without legal representation, how insurance companies exploit self-represented individuals.

Australia Litigation

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Roche Legal

Case summary: Lowe v Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's of London Subscribing to Policy Number ATCSI00100 [2024] FCA 858 – NRL player loses claim against insurer

Decision provides valuable insights into how courts approach the interpretation of technical terms in insurance policies.

Australia Insurance

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Understanding the transition from Police Blue Ribbon Insurance to the Enhanced Police Support Scheme

Outlines key changes under the new scheme & what these changes mean for NSW Police Officers

Australia Insurance

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Evic rides again - Driver in single vehicle accident not mostly at fault

Australia Insurance

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McCabes

Insurance commission consent – conflicted remuneration escape hatch

Australia Insurance

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Holley Nethercote

Internal review determination not binding on insurer

Australia Insurance

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McCabes

NSW police insurance scheme ends lump sum payments for TPD

Australia Insurance

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Stacks Law Firm

Medical examinations and the suspension of weekly benefits

Australia Commercial

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McCabes

Court finds after-the-event insurance policy not adequate security for costs

Australia Insurance

GC

Gilchrist Connell

DBPA insurance requirement deferred

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) fraud in Australia

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Obvious mistake? English Court of Appeal clarifies position on alleged drafting "errors" in warranty and indemnity insurance policies

Australia Insurance

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Kennedys

Understanding Nominal Defendant compensation claims under South Australia's CTP scheme

Australia Insurance

MO

Mellor Olsson Lawyers

DBPA insurance requirement deferred

The requirement for NSW building practitioners to have adequate insurance under the DBPA has been deferred again.

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) fraud in Australia

NDIS fraud occurs when individuals or organisations deliberately deceive the scheme for financial gain.

Australia Criminal

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Obvious mistake? English Court of Appeal clarifies position on alleged drafting "errors" in warranty and indemnity insurance policies

Project Angel Bidco Ltd (In Administration) v AXIS Managing Agency Ltd & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 446 - W&I insurance policy

Australia Insurance

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Kennedys

Understanding Nominal Defendant compensation claims under South Australia's CTP scheme

How to claim compensation for injuries and/or vehicle damage under the CTP scheme in South Australia.

Australia Insurance

MO

Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Case summary: Mandoukos v Allianz Australia Insurance Limited [2024] NSWCA 71 – the importance of clearly defining the medical dispute between parties

Australia Litigation

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Breach Your Insurance Policy By Bringing Home Groceries? The Federal Court Doesn't Read It That Way: ASIC V Auto & General

Recent FC case provides some useful guidance about the UCT regime & how future cases could be dealt with.

Australia Insurance

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Piper Alderman

FSR GPS: Misleading Or Deceptive Conduct – A Disclaimer Antidote?

In this edition of the FSR GPS, we explore key principles for financial services businesses to consider when considering the use of a disclaimer to mitigate false, misleading or deceptive conduct.

Australia Finance

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Unfair contract terms: Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Auto & General Insurance Company Limited [2024] FCA 272

The first instance of applying the new unfair contract terms in the ASIC Act to insurance contracts.

Australia Insurance

HW

Holman Webb Lawyers

Debunking superannuation insurance myths - some common misconceptions

Superannuation insurance is vital to financial planning in Australia, providing peace of mind and future financial security.

Australia Insurance

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

State Of Play: Upholding Fairness In An Insurer's Right To Decline A Claim – The Auto & General Case

Australia Insurance

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Regulatory Rumbles: Interaction Between UCT & The Insurance Contracts Act – The "Flotation Devices"

Australia Insurance

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Not That FAR Away

Australia Insurance

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 (Qld) - transitional provisions for the introduction of the prohibition of indemnity for penalties

Australia Employment

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Gilchrist Connell

Storm Water and Drainage: Your rights

Australia Real Estate

MD

McCarthy Durie Lawyers

5 things to know about claims under Income Protection Insurance cover

Australia Insurance

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Insurance Comparative Guide

Australia Insurance

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LGM Advisors

Can I claim TPD and income protection insurance benefits at the same time?

Australia Insurance

HP

Hall Payne Lawyers

Court clarifies scope of 'agent' and 'subcontractor' in construction risks insurance policy

Australia Insurance

GC

Gilchrist Connell

Changes To The Strata Building Bond And Method Of Calculation

Australia Commercial

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Vincent Young

Deceptive legal tactics in workers compensation claims

Australia Employment

RL

Roche Legal

Post-Hayne reforms stretch FAR and wide – Impact of amendments to the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) on insurers

Australia Finance

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Kennedys

Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) – What it is and how can injured Tasmanians make a claim?

Australia Insurance

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Opal Tower defects liability case – Who can sue (and under what insurance policy)?

Australia Insurance

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Kennedys

Q3 Global Marketplace Insights – Australasia (Video)

Worldwide Insurance

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WTW

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Q3 Global Marketplace Insights – Australasia (Video)

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WTW

DOWNLOAD: Minor Injury Guide (CTP Insurance)

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Holman Webb Lawyers

Webinar recording: Insurance 2021 - A year in review (23 February 2022)

HW

Holman Webb Lawyers

Insurance Webinar Recording: Apportionment And Contribution In Insurance (Video)

HW

Holman Webb Lawyers

Legal Lockdown - Episode 9: Pivoting your business to navigate a crisis

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Holman Webb Lawyers

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