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Smith v Chief Executive, Queensland Corrective Services [2026] HCA 37 (Link to AUSTLII)

COURT SUMMARY

Today, the High Court allowed an appeal from the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Qu...

SC (name suppressed) v Integroe Partners Pty Ltd t/as Integroe Partners [2026] NSWDC 367 (Link to Caselaw).

The plaintiff was self represented in this matter. The reasons for judgment are quite long – not all of the issues are summarised by this note.

The Plaintiff’s son (PS) commenced kindergarten in 2016 at a school in Strathfield. The S...

Griffiths v Nesbitt [2026] NSWSC 1247 (Link to Caselaw).

On 26 July 2022, Leanne Griffiths, a mother of two daughters, died of cervical cancer at 49 years of age. Her husband, Daryl Griffiths, commenced a compensation to relativ...

Zvicer v Hunter New England Local Health District [2026] NSWSC 1241 (Link to Caselaw).

The plaintiffs’ claims in this matter (for personal injury and mental harm) were ultimately dismissed, as outlined below.

Ms Zvicer...

Civil Liability (Non-economic Loss) Order 2010 (Link to legislation).

As from 1 October 2026, the maximum amount for damages for non-economic loss is $829,000.

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