Coffey v Sydney Church of England Grammar School [2024] NSWSC 123 (Link to Caselaw)
In these proceedings Mr Andrew Coffey, the plaintiff, sued the Sydney Church of England Grammar School claiming damages for historic sexual abuse, which he claims occurred whilst…
D (Parentage: Local Authority Application) [2024] EWHC 305 (Fam) (Link to BAILII)
This English decision arose in a child care orders context, but is of interest as the Local Authority asked the court to direct that DNA testing be carried…
Steen v Trustees of the Diocese of Tasmania [2024] TASSC 3 (Link to AUSTLII)
The plaintiff brought this action in respect of sexual abuse perpetrated upon him by an Anglican priest when he was a child. The abuse took…
Lam v R [2024] NSWCCA 6 (Link to Caselaw)
With thanks to Hilbert Chiu for drawing this matter to my attention. Although it is an appeal from a conviction, it is interesting to speculate whether some aspects of the…
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In February 2023, health…
Meki Jnr Puletua by his Tutor Sosefina Puletua v Sydney Childrens Hospital [2024] NSWSC 64 (Link to Caselaw).
Although only an interlocutory listing, this matter is of interest.
Following settlement negotiations in a claim for an infant plaintiff, terms…
H v AC [2024] NSWSC 40 (Online link Caselaw)
Having been diagnosed with a bone cancer at age 16, AC underwent part of a regime of chemotherapy which substantially reduced the size of the tumour. As outlined in the…
With thanks to Hannah Duque for drawing attention to the 1 February 2024 commencement of the Historical Forced Adoptions Redress Scheme – linked here.
The scheme is open to mothers who gave birth in Victoria, or were a Victorian…
Wang v Yu (No 2) [2024] NSWSC 4 (link to Caselaw)
Dr Wang (for health reasons) and another witness sought permission to appear by AVL. Dr Wang said in an email to the Court:
“I understand the importance and…
Following the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) update published on 13 December 2023, the Australian Government has extended the closing date of the Scheme until 30 September 2024. Claims for compensation under the Scheme may continue to be lodged until 30…
