Brigham (a pseudonym) v Trustees of the Christian Brothers [2026] VSC 522 (Link to JADE).
Brigham alleged abuse at a school and instructed lawyers to seek compensation. In July 2019 he instructed his solicitors to accept an offer, and
Medical: Surrogacy parentage order when two children born of different parentage.
BNJ & Anor v DZ & Anor [2026] QChC 13 (Link to AUSTLII).
An unusual matter, where two children had been born in 2025 following a surrogacy arrangement, where one child was the biological child of the intended parents,
Drugs and ‘doctor’s orders’ Victoria
Today’s
… question relates to the administration of drugs by Registered Paramedics (within ambulance and not within ambulance), in Victoria, and the inability for them to receive a Doctor’s Order to administer a medication.
There are three scenarios. The first, is
New Zealand Legislates Away Climate Tort, Part I: Smith v Fonterra and the Global Backlash Against Climate Litigation
This is the second of three consecutive posts on corporate climate accountability. Yesterday’s post examined the Paris Judicial Court’s June 2026 ruling in Notre Affaire à Tous et al. v. TotalEnergies SE.
On August 18, 2026, New Zealand’s Parliament
Student paramedic as team first aider
Today’s correspondent, from Victoria, has:
… a question in regards to liability and insurance and other related matters that I may be unaware of, in regards to providing first aid in a sporting/ event context in Victoria.
As a student paramedic
Biggest Mistakes People Make During Divorce:Divorce Mistakes to Avoid in 2026
Most people going through a divorce aren’t careless. They’re overwhelmed, emotional, and trying to make dozens of decisions at once during one of the most challenging periods of their life.
That’s exactly why well meaning mistakes happen so often. A
Surrogacy in South Africa: what Australians should know
South Africa might seem like an obvious overseas surrogacy destination for Australians. It has high-quality IVF services, costs can be lower than in some other international destinations, and Australia has a substantial South African community, particularly in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne
Egg donation in South Africa: the legal risks explained
For many Australians, egg donation in South Africa has long been an attractive fertility option. The medical standards are high, the costs can be significantly lower than comparable treatment in Australia, and there has historically been a greater availability of
Referrals Run On Borrowed Trust: Eight Questions Your Colleagues Ask Before They Refer You
By Sue-Ella Prodonovich | August 2026Key takeaways• An internal referral is a bonus, not an entitlement. Your colleague lends you their standing and expects it back intact.• Colleagues judge how you’ll treat their client by watching how you treat them.•
Partners Behaving Badly: A Working List of Referral Sins
By Sue-Ella Prodonovich | August 2026Key takeaways• An internal referral is a bonus, not an entitlement. Your colleague lends you their standing and expects it back intact.• Colleagues judge how you’ll treat their client by watching how you treat them.•