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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.
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Carter Newell is delighted to announce that Partner Stephanie Huestis has been named New Partner of the Year (SME Law) at the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2026 – one of the Australian legal profession’s most prestigious accolades. Read more to find out about Stephanie’s outstanding achievement.
