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Workplace Observer – Issue 6
This issue examines areas of growing risk for employers: the recent Queensland Industrial Relations Commission decision in Loquias v The Star Entertainment Group, which confirms that having workplace policies is not enough – employers must actively enforce them or face vicarious liability for sexual harassment; the rise of AI in Australian workplaces and whether businesses are implementing the responsible-use frameworks regulators and courts will expect; and the Supreme Court of Western Australia’s decision in Tronox Management Pty Ltd v Cokic [No 2], a timely warning that confidentiality obligations survive employment and that LinkedIn posts can constitute actionable disclosure of confidential information. We also flag key regulatory changes taking effect from 1 July 2026.
23 March 2026
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Carter Newell is pleased to release its 13th edition of the Australian Civil Liability Guide. Since 2005, this Guide has been the go-to reference for insurance professionals navigating Australia’s complex liability landscape.
With civil liability law continuing to evolve across every Australian jurisdiction, insurers, brokers, underwriters, managing general agents, third party administrators and risk managers need a comprehensive, up-to-date resource they can rely on.
More than two decades after the Ipp Report reforms, this trusted reference continues to provide the comprehensive guidance the insurance sector needs.
13 December 2024
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For overseas investors and businesses considering doing business in Australia, asking the right questions is crucial to understanding the key and unique legal aspects that can impact commercial success.
With recent developments – including increased regulatory requirements, climate and sustainability reporting, corporate disclosures, and compliance obligations – Carter Newell’s ‘Doing Business in Australia Guide’ assists in highlighting these factors applicable across a wide range of industries.
1 March 2023
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The Professional Liability Guide 2nd edition will again provide assistance to underwriters, claims managers, brokers, and their professional clients and advisers in evaluating the potential exposure to claims that fall under the purview of professional liability insurance.
1 December 2020
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The 7th edition Workplace Advisory Gazette examines a number of cases of general application, including cases relating to dismissals arising from disparaging comments made about employers and clients, the classification of workers in the gig economy, and the recovery of damages paid by an employer as a result of the serious misconduct of an employee.
