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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…

Quy v Commissioner of Taxation [2026] FCA 1316

4-9-26 / Michael May — Tax

Michael May appeared for the applicant, instructed by Munro Doig Lawyers. This was an appeal of an Administrative Review Tribunal decision which found that the applicant was an Australian resident for taxation purposes. The applicant alleged that the Tribunal erred in considering whether his permanent place of abode was outside…

Bohemian Raw Pty Ltd v Emprja Pty Ltd [2026] QCAT 369

24-7-26 / Michael May — Land Law & Property

Michael May appeared for Emprja Pty Ltd, instructed by Cooper Grace. This case concerned an interim injunction to renew a lease. The Tribunal considered three matters material to deciding whether to grant the injunction: whether the applicant had established that there was a serious question to be tried, whether the…

Nafar v BT Funds Management Limited [2026] FCA 479

7-4-26 / Michael May — Corporations

Michael May appeared for the applicant, instructed by McInnes Wilson. The applicant sought relief in respect of an insurance policy, which included provisions for total and permanent disability (“TPD”) benefits. The respondents (the insurer and trustee of the superannuation plan through which the insurance policy was provided) sought summary judgment…

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…

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