Insight
Believe it or not: Full Federal Court confirms the ‘belief’ and ‘suspicion’ requirements in the whistleblower protection provisions
The Full Court of the Federal Court has provided welcome guidance about the circumstances where a finding that detriment has been caused to a whistleblower will not give rise to liability. It is clear from this decision that the focus is on the subjective beliefs or suspicions of the person alleged to have engaged in the unlawful detrimental conduct, across the four key elements of the offence.
08 May 2026
Insight
Give it a Rest: Rest break class action claims continue to reshape risk in food and retail
Businesses that employ shift workers — especially in food and retail — are facing increased litigation risk. In December 2025, Grill’d joined McDonald’s in defending class action litigation arising from alleged systematic failure to provide 10 minute rest and drink breaks to casual employees
17 April 2026
Publication
Insurance Pocketbook 2026
Insurance Pocketbook brings together our observations from across the market and shares practical insights into Australia’s legislative and regulatory environment, and how the insurance sector is responding
15 April 2026