In Cook v Riding for the Disabled Association (NSW) & Anor [2024] NSWSC 1332, the NSW Supreme Court considered the concept of a school's non-delegable duty to a student and found it did not extend to a horse riding program run by an external provider, though the external provider was found negligent.
It is not sufficient for businesses to implement policies and procedures relating to workplace standards and behaviour without first providing education and training to employees on these policies and procedures. Such training should not only be self-directed or a 'tick and flick' exercise.
As a proud member of the Australian Government's Whole of Government Legal Services Panel, we are committed to providing insightful and reliable guidance to federal agencies across a wide spectrum of legal needs.
Injury claims are an area of concern for all organisations and the Government is no exception.
The limits of liability under the Montreal Convention 1999 which relate to international air carriage are set to increase from 24 December 2024.
If a Commonwealth worker gets injured at work, they are entitled to statutory compensation, including income replacement and reimbursement for hospital and medical expenses until their injuries resolve or stabilise.
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