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Committed to investing in the growth of our people, Hicksons Lawyers is proud to share that Associate Oliver Gilmourhas been recognised as a finalist for the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards for 2025 in the Employment and Workplace Relations, Health and Safety category.

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The Aged Care Act: A New Age for Older Australians

The Aged Care Bill 2024 (Cth) passed Parliament on 25 November 2024 with bipartisan support. The Act, to come into force on 1 July 2025, forms the centrepiece of the government’s response to the 148 recommendations contained in the Royal Commission into Aged Care Safety and Quality’s Final Report.  

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Capital Brief: Disconnect Discord

The Right to Disconnect law came into effect in August inevitably brought questions to the legal industry, particularly the implications on law firms.

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Oliver Gilmour recognised as a finalist for the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards for 2025

Oliver Gilmour recognised as a finalist for the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards for 2025

Committed to investing in the growth of our people, Hicksons Lawyers is proud to share that Associate Oliver Gilmourhas been recognised as a finalist for the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards for 2025 in the Employment and Workplace Relations, Health and Safety category.
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Permanent Impairment: Is your assessor correctly assessing psychological injuries?

Permanent Impairment: Is your assessor correctly assessing psychological injuries?

In New South Wales, the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (‘SIRA’) provides Guidelines for the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment in Workers Compensation claims. The purpose of the Guidelines is to ensure trained medical assessors consistently provide objective, fair and consistent assessments of permanent impairment.
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Kezia David Named as an Elite Woman by Insurance Business for 2024

Kezia David Named as an Elite Woman by Insurance Business for 2024

Hicksons is pleased to share Kezia David has been nominated as an Elite Woman by Insurance Business for 2024.
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Laura Charlton Won Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Award 2024

Laura Charlton Won Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Award 2024

Hicksons is proud to share Laura Charltonhas won Lawyers Weekly’s 30 Under 30 Award 2024 for the Insurance Category.
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‘Your word against mine’: Where an aggravation of pre-existing conditions appeal falls short

‘Your word against mine’: Where an aggravation of pre-existing conditions appeal falls short

In the recent Federal Court case of McEwan v Comcare [2023] FCA 447, Abraham J dismissed the applicant’s appeal for psychological injury on the basis that the argument of aggravation of pre-existing condition did not arise in proceedings prior to appeal. The Court held that an applicant may only bring a different case to appeal if the injury period assessed by the Tribunal was too limited or the initial case had inferred a change of condition. The decision highlights the importance of presenting all facts before the Tribunal to reduce an applicant’s opportunity for appeal on an evolution of evidence.
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Insurance Business: Unfair insurance contracts, what does ASIC need to prove?

Insurance Business: Unfair insurance contracts, what does ASIC need to prove?

In a recent Insurance Business article, Hicksons Insurance Partner Susannah Fricke discusses the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) launching first-time proceedings against Auto & General Insurance Company, and HCF Life Insurance Company for alleged unfair contract terms in April 2023.
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Stockhead: Cautionary tales for directors and officers failing to prepare against climate risk

Stockhead: Cautionary tales for directors and officers failing to prepare against climate risk

Hicksons Insurance, Climate and Cyber Risk Partner Persia Navidi discussed ESG and climate risk for directors and officers in a recent Stockhead article.  

  • 3 Apr 2023

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Cybersecurity and Climate risk – A new chapter for Hicksons

Cybersecurity and Climate risk – A new chapter for Hicksons

Following news of Persia Navidi joining Hicksons' Partnership, we are happy to share some recent articles that highlight Hicksons’ expertise in and expansion into Climate Risk and Cybersecurity.
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The Personal Injury Commission refuses an application for reconsideration

The Personal Injury Commission refuses an application for reconsideration

In the recent case of Gusavac v GPC Asia Pty Ltd [2022] NSWPIC 123, Member Michael Perry of the Personal Injury Commission (PIC) held that the reconsideration application (RA) to set aside the Certificate of Determination be declined and the application to refer the matter back to the Medical Assessor (MA) for reconsideration under section 329 of the Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998 be refused. 
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Personal Injury Commission’s Medical Assessors have no power to determine a claim for medical expenses not incurred and not provided.

Personal Injury Commission’s Medical Assessors have no power to determine a claim for medical expenses not incurred and not provided.

Obeid v AAI Ltd t/as AAMI [2022] NSWPICMP 76 This case looked at whether the Personal Injury Commission’s Medical Assessors had power to determine a claim for medical expenses not incurred and not provided.  
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What Counts As "Obvious Risk"?- Part 2

Two recent matters concerning the dangerous recreational activity (DRA) defence provide the insurance industry with parameters concerning the extent to which the DRA defence is available to insurers where obvious risks are involved.  
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What Counts As

What Counts As "Obvious Risk"? - Part 1

2021 was a precedent-setting year for litigation relating to dangerous recreational activities (DRAs) and the engagement of the dangerous recreational activity defence under section 5L of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW).
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Members of the Personal Injury Commission are not bound by the rules of evidence, but they may be guided by it.

Members of the Personal Injury Commission are not bound by the rules of evidence, but they may be guided by it.

Mrs Nasr, the claimant, was injured in a car park, when Mr Fawcett (QBE’s Insured driver) collided with the left-hand side of her vehicle. The claimant then lost control of her vehicle, driving through a fence before colliding with a tree. 
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Conflicting medical evidence? Why a clear diagnosis of consequential worker injury is essential.

Conflicting medical evidence? Why a clear diagnosis of consequential worker injury is essential.

In the recent case of Grant v Dateline Imports Pty Ltd [2022] NSWPICPD 3, the President of the Personal Injury Commission (PIC) confirmed that a clear diagnosis supporting an alleged consequential condition would aid in discharging the worker’s onus of proving an entitlement to lump sum benefits pursuant to s 66 of the Workers Compensation Act 1987 (the 1987 Act).
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Proposed amendments to give the Personal Injury Commission power to control service providers

Proposed amendments to give the Personal Injury Commission power to control service providers

The proposed amendments to the Motor Accidents Injuries Act,Workers Compensation Act 1987, and the Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998 would give the Personal Injury Commission (PIC) the power to exclude service providers who are overservicing and overcharging.

  • 30 Aug 2021

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