• Nervous Shock and First Responders: Claims Against Employers Remain Difficult, Despite Recent Legislative Change - Despite recent amendments to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld), this decision highlights the difficulties that plaintiffs still face when bringing ‘nervous shock’ claims suffered while working as emergency services workers, particularly with proving breach of duty and causation.
• Who to Sue? Implications of the High Court's Decision in Voller - The High Court of Australia’s recent decision has caused a ‘stir’ within social media circles and defamation lawyers alike and for good reason. It places individuals and corporations who operate social media platforms that encourage or facilitate third party comments in the ‘firing line’ for potential defamation claims.