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Is there concurrence about the occurrence?

A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Queensland explored what event constituted an occurrence for the purpose of a liability policy.
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What is the product of a product definition?

A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Queensland restricts the definition of “product” in a liability policy.
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The duty is mine and yours: managing fatigue in mining

Mining employers have far reaching WHS responsibilities when it comes to contractors and employees. It is essential that employers consider all possible risks and build a strong management plan around them to avoid any liability. This extends to managing the risk factors and causes of fatigue, which is a major contributing factor to incidents in the mining industry. Fatigue is a state of exhaustion caused by physical or mental exertion.
  • 29 Mar 2017

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Court grants application for a 12 year old girl to undergo a termination

A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Queensland considered issues of a child’s capacity to give consent to medical treatment and whether abortion is a criminal offence.
  • 25 Jul 2016

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