An Analysis of Sowden v City of Stirling [2026] WADC 31

1. Introduction

The decision of Curwood DCJ in Sowden v City of Stirling [2026] WADC 31, delivered on 14 April 2026, is a significant appellate statement on the evidentiary requirements that a loca...

An Analysis of Re Packer; Ex Parte Packer [2026] WASC 133

1. Introduction

Re Packer; Ex Parte Packer [2026] WASC 133 is a decision of Master Russell of the Supreme Court of Western Australia, delivered on 14 April 2026. The matter concerned an ex parte...

An Analysis of Marinelli v Statewide Industrial Maintenance Pty Ltd [2026] WADC 32

1. Introduction

Most District Court personal injury practitioners will have encountered a late application to amend a defence, and most will have formed a rough sense of when such an application is likely to succeed. The decision of Cormann DCJ in

An Analysis of AC [No 2] [2026] WASAT 30

1. Introduction

AC [No 2] [2026] WASAT 30 is a short but significant decision of the State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia on the use that may be made of a Tribunal guardianship fil...

An Analysis of Aguasa v Hunter [2026] WASCA 37

1. Introduction

Aguasa v Hunter [2026] WASCA 37 is the first appellate decision in Western Australia to determine whether the mandatory concerns notice requirement under s 12B of the Defamation Act 200...