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Featured insight

Secretary Department of Communities and Justice v Soulos [2026] NSWCA 185 – A Two-Minute Television Segment, a $1.39 Million Award and the Forensic Concession That Decided the Appeal

In Soulos [2026] NSWCA 185, the NSW Court of Appeal upheld a $1.39 million psychiatric injury award after a caseworker recognised her former client in a two-minute documentary segment, with neither publicly named. The result turned on a trial concession the employer could not undo on appeal. Partner Julie Bowker, Special Counsel Aristea Friedrich and Law Graduate Gabrielle Macready explain how the decision is a timely reminder that brief and indirect media exposure can generate substantial liability, and that how a matter is run can be as consequential as the underlying facts.

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Secretary Department of Communities and Justice v Soulos [2026] NSWCA 185 – A Two-Minute Television Segment, a $1.39 Million Award and the Forensic Concession That Decided the Appeal

16 September 2026
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Adviser or Decision-Maker? Full Federal Court Clarifies Reverse Onus and Show Cause Letters

14 September 2026
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Council Not Tripped Up by its Own Guidelines

7 September 2026
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The Risks of Using AI for Legal Analysis: What Non-Lawyers Need to Know

3 September 2026
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Right of Entry

28 May 2026
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Contractual liability

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Negotiation skills for Dispute Resolution

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Historical abuse claims: the impact of the end of the Redress Scheme and emerging litigation risks

19 March 2026
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Carter Newell claims two wins at the 2026 Australian Law Awards

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Carter Newell finalists in the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2026

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Carter Newell’s second Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan

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Carter Newell elevates ten across Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne offices

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