GWG v Province Leader of the Oceania Province of the Congregation of the Christian Brothers [2024] WADC 8 (Link to JADE).
A somewhat convoluted interlocutory matter, in which the defendant sought to amended its defence so as to plead the
Abuse: Application to set aside agreement (WA).
PDL -v- XYZ (a pseudonym) [2023] WADC 96 (on JADE)
This matter concerned an application to set aside settlement agreement and for leave to commence an action for child sexual abuse cause of action and whether it was ‘just
Omni Bridgeway Funds Class Action Against BGC Housing Group in Western Australia
Providing financing for class actions remains one of the best possible engagements for litigation funders, as it represents not only the potential for lucrative returns, but also epitomizes the mission statement of funders to widen access to justice and support
Repeal of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021
Cultural heritage legislative and ‘best practice’ gap returns
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Just five weeks after its commencement, the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 (WA) (ACH Act) has been repealed, and will be replaced with an amended version of the Aboriginal Heritage
Abuse: Failure to report by teacher.
Webb v Tang [2023] WASCA 119 (on JADE).
This matter concerned an appeal against a conviction. The prosecution had alleged that the accused, being a teacher and having in the course of his work as a teacher formed the
Abuse: Sexual abuse of girl by adult neighbour.
ZYX v Cable (No 5) [2023] WADC 61 (on eCourts).
There was a factual dispute as to the timing and duration of the sexual contact between the plaintiff and defendant. the Court found that there was grooming behaviour and
Medical: Eye surgery claim not pursued.
Veitch v Connor [2023] WADC 38 (on JADE).
With thanks to Tina Cockburn for noting this matter, which is not a medical negligence claim as such but rather a professional negligence claim against a solicitor for allowing the plaintiff’s
Construction Matters
This month’s Construction Matters examines the purpose of bank guarantees pending the final resolution of a dispute, concurrent delays, and the recent western Australian Supreme Court decision to severe part of an adjudication determination beyond the adjudicator’s jurisdiction. In addition,
Conduct: Attendance at mediation by board member.
Medical Board of Australia v Saunders [2023] WASAT 8 (on Austlii)
In this conduct matter from Western Australia, it is unusual to see an order made that a member of the Medical Board of Australia attend a proposed mediation.
Abuse: Permanent stay upheld on appeal (WA).
RC v The Salvation Army (Western Australia) Property Trust [2023] WASCA 29 (on eCourts).
With thanks to Nicholas Bentley for drawing attention to this decision, which arose from a stay order. The alleged abuse arose in 1959/1960, the person