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NSWCA rounds-up another rodeo win for the obvious risk defence
In another victory for the obvious risk defence, the Court of Appeal delivers a judgment that highlights the importance of correctly formulating the risk of harm when distinguishing between foreseeable and obvious risk. Author: Renee MageeJudgment date: 23 October 2020Citation: Tapp v Australian Bushmen’s Campdraft & Rodeo Association Ltd [2020] NSWCA 263Jurisdiction: NSW Court of AppealPrinciplesThe broader a risk of harm can be...
Suitable flooring and an adequate cleaning system,...
In the recent case of Carnemolla v Arcadia Funds Management [2020]...
A precautionary tale – Bauer Media v Khedrlarian
Can a party be found to have breached a duty of care in the absence of...
To the letter: the Court’s approach when...
A recent decision in the Federal Court of Australia shows the...
Two-timing employees: When can you prevent an...
These days, it seems like every second person you speak to has a "side...
Fair Work Commission confirms it has no power to...
In April this year, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) published two...
Briggs v IAG Limited t/as NRMA Insurance [2020]...
Is procedural fairness denied if a Claimant is not put on notice that...
COVID19 – Extension of electronic witnessing and...
In previous articles1, we have discussed the implementation of NSW...
Are your employees entitled to a pay rise from 1...
The second tranche of award rate increases for FY20/21 will commence...