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The Shortcut That Wasn’t Worth It: Site Access and the Limits of Head Contractor Liability

When a worker ignores the designated site entry, takes a shortcut to avoid a COVID-19 queue, and is seriously injured – who is to blame? The recent decision in Stathakis v Richard Crookes Constructions Pty Ltd [2026] NSWSC 1113 answered that question plainly, finding the head contractor had not breached its duty of care and confirming that clear and consistently communicated site access procedures can be decisive in defeating a negligence claim.

Right of Entry

28 May 2026

Recently, Partner Barnaby Austin presented on “Right of Entry”.

Contractual liability

14 April 2026

Partner Stephanie Huestis and Partner Danielle Skinner recently presented on “Contractual Liability”.

Negotiation skills for Dispute Resolution

27 March 2026

Special Counsel Louise Edmonds presented at the request of the The Law Society of NSW as part of its Civil Litigators program – addressing “Negotiation skills for Dispute Resolution”

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

19 March 2026

Recently, Special Counsel Amy Gill, Partner Michael Bath and Associate Danielle McGann presented on “Historical abuse claims: the impact of the end of the Redress Scheme and emerging litigation risks”.

Costs Assessment in Queensland

19 March 2026

Recently, Partner Greg Stirling, Senior Associate Joel White and Solicitor Thomas Ramsay presented on “Costs Assessment in Queensland”.

Securities Class Actions in Australia

23 February 2026

Partners Mark Brookes and Greg Stirling recently delivered a detailed presentation on “Securities Class Actions in Australia.”

Non – Disclosure Agreements

2 February 2026

On 2 February 2025, Partner @ Mark Kenney presented on “Non – Disclosure Agreements”.

Trip and Fall Claims

29 October 2025

Recently, Partner Milton Latta and Associate Danielle McGann presented on “Trip and Fall claims – A practical guide on how courts assess trip hazards and how to manage trip and fall claims effectively”

Business sales that brokers should consider

24 October 2025

Partner Peter Motti recently presented on business sales that brokers should consider at the REIQ Business Broker Lunch & Learn.

Liability Waivers

3 October 2025

Partner Glenn Biggs and Partner Danielle Skinner recently presented on “Liability Waivers”.

A Practical Guide to Recoveries

2 October 2025

Partner Julie Bowker recently presented on “A Practical Guide to Recoveries”.

Labour Hire, Sub-Contractors – Same or Different?

4 September 2025

Partner Michael Bath recently co-presented on “Labour Hire, Sub-Contractors – Same or Different?”.

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