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Collie v Australian Financial Complaints Authority [2026] FCA 1425

25-9-26 / Michael May — Corporations, Insurance

Michael May appeared for the Second and Third Respondents, instructed by McInnes Wilson Lawyers. In this case, the Applicant appealed under s 1057 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) against a determination of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (the Authority). The impugned determination affirmed the decision of the Third Respondent…

Lawson v Munns & Insurance Commission of Western Australia [2026] QDC 52

6-5-26 / Kristi Riedel — Insurance

Kristi Riedel appeared for the First and Second Defendants, instructed by Hall & Wilcox. The Plaintiff commenced proceedings against the Defendants for damages for personal injuries sustained in a road traffic accident. Liability was admitted, leaving the assessment of quantum in dispute. The determinative issues were (a) the nature and…

WorkCover Queensland v Electricity Assets Ministerial Holding Corporation [2025] QSC 223

11-11-25 / Kristi Riedel — Insurance

Kristi Riedel (led by D Hooke SC and D Klineberg SC) appeared for the third respondent, instructed by YPOL Lawyers. The judgment concerned a primary judge’s interlocutory decision dismissing the applicant’s previous application seeking orders to strike out, or alternatively summary determination on parts of the defence and counterclaim filed…

Byrnes-Reeves v QSuper [2025] QSC 285

3-11-25 / Michael May — Insurance

Michael May appeared for the defendants, instructed by McInnes Wilson. The plaintiff brought a claim against the defendants for a Total and Permanent Disability benefit under their superannuation insurance policy, alleging mental illnesses and spinal injuries rendered him unable to work. The plaintiff additionally claimed interests and costs. The defendants…

Great Barrier Reef Yacht Club Villas Pty Ltd v Insurance Australia Limited [2025] QSC 256

10-10-25 / Stewart Webster KC — Insurance, Land Law & Property

Stewart Webster KC (leading S Walpole) appeared for the plaintiff, instructed by MinterEllison. The application followed an order requiring the plaintiff to provide security for costs. The plaintiff then sought to provide that security in the form of an after the event insurance policy with an anti-avoidance endorsement. The plaintiff…