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NEWS

Turks Finalist at the 2026 ANZIIF Australian Insurance Industry Awards

Turks is proud to be named a finalist for Professional Services Firm of the Year at the 2026 ANZIIF Australian Insurance Industry …
12.08.2026
NEWSLETTER

Employers Liability Newsletter - July 2026

Legislative Updates Major NSW Workers Compensation Reforms in Force from 1 July 2026
11.08.2026
NEWS

Celebrating 20 Years of ATLIS

To mark the launch of ATLIS's 20th year, Turks welcomed judges past and present, previous winners and valued industry colleagues f…
03.08.2026
TURKALERT

Re Gemwood: The Realities of Solvency

Re Gemwood Projects Pty Ltd (in liq) [2025] VSC 819 (19 December 2025)
27.07.2026
TURKALERT

Out of Bounds: When Is a Casual Employee ‘Dismissed’ from Employment?

Case: Cannavan v Tennis Australia Pty Ltd [2026] FWC 2094
23.07.2026
TURKALERT

Creditor Not Liable for Unconscionable Conduct It Did Not Know About

Direct Steel Traders Pty Ltd v Abdallah [2025] NSWSC 1551
16.07.2026
ARTICLE

Insurer Successfully Defends Dispute About Domestic Assistance

Abrhaim v The CJ Labour Hire Company Pty Ltd (Deregistered) [2026] NSWPIC 340
13.07.2026
ARTICLE

Employer and Occupier Found Equally Liable for Workplace Injury

Smith v Visy Pulp and Paper Pty Ltd [2026] NSWSC 685
13.07.2026
NEWS

Turks Announces New Senior Appointments

We are pleased to announce a number of senior appointments across the firm.
25.06.2026
ARTICLE

Major NSW Workers Compensation Reforms in Force from 1 July 2026

NSW workers compensation law has undergone significant reform, with two new Acts - the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment …
25.06.2026
NEWS

Turks Recognised in the 2027 Best Law Firms in Australia Rankings

Turks welcomes the broader recognition of its inclusion in the 2027 Best Law Firms – Australia rankings, achieving one national ra…
23.06.2026
NEWS

Turks Sydney Moves to Level 13 at 2 Park Street

22.06.2026
NEWSLETTER

Employers Liability Newsletter - June 2026

Recent Decisions
11.06.2026
ARTICLE

Making A Referral For A Worker To Attend An IME Appointment

McIntosh v Secretary, Department of Education [2026] NSWPIC 285; (20 May 2026)
11.06.2026
ARTICLE

Employer Held Liable for Labour Hire Employee’s Negligence

Ward v Endeavour Coal Pty Limited [2026] NSWSC 557; (22 May 2026)
11.06.2026
TURKALERT

Show the Evidence: A Timely Reminder on Section 440A Applications

Turks recently successfully opposed an application by voluntary administrators to adjourn a winding up application under s 440A of…
09.06.2026
TURKALERT

No Time Limit on Transparency: Liquidators Must Disclose Pre-Appointment Documents

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations v Rathner as liquidator of Mentor Education Pty Ltd (in liq) [2025] FCA 1291
26.05.2026
TURKALERT

The Importance of Timing and Effective Service of a Creditor’s Statutory Demand

Case: Re Ulrich Pty Ltd [2026] NSWSC 381
12.05.2026
ARTICLE

Minor Contribution, Major Consequence: Disease Attribution Fails the "Main Contributing Factor" Test

Pohutuhutu v Cobar Shire Council & Anor [2026] NSWPIC 205
11.05.2026
ARTICLE

Host Employers and Duty of Care

Gong v AWI Steel Pty Limited [2026] NSWSC 331
11.05.2026
NEWSLETTER

Employers Liability Newsletter - May 2026

Legislative Update
11.05.2026
ARTICLE

The Importance of Contemporaneous Evidence

Kim v Koen Pty Ltd [2026] NSWPIC 200
11.05.2026
NEWS

Turks Welcomes Back Jason Banna as Special Counsel

We’re delighted to welcome Jason Banna back to Turks as Special Counsel in our Life Insurance, Superannuation and Financial Advice…
23.04.2026
ARTICLE

NSW Workers Compensation Reform Update: Draft Regulations and Guidelines Released

Draft regulations and guidelines to support the implementation of the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Act and the Worke…
20.04.2026
TURKALERT

Payday Superannuation - Mandatory Payment Timing Changes from 1 July 2026

What is changing?
20.04.2026
NEWS

Lawyers Recognised in The Best Lawyers in Australia – 2027 Edition

Turks is proud to share that seven of our lawyers have been recognised in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia, acros…
15.04.2026
NEWS

Turks in Top 10 Law Firms for Gender Pay Gap

Turks was pleased to be featured in Lawyers Weekly coverage examining gender equity across major Australian firms. Drawing on the …
13.04.2026
NEWS

Turks Strengthens Its Brisbane Presence With Two New Partners

We’re excited to welcome Joel Blackman and Sam Norton as Partners in our Brisbane Commercial team. Their appointments reflect the …
04.03.2026
NEWS

ALUCA Turks Life Insurance Scholarship (ATLIS) Winners Announced!

Blake Lamont from TAL is the winner of the 2025 ALUCA Turks Life Insurance Scholarship (ATLIS)
26.10.2025
NEWS

A Guide to Upcoming Changes in Australia’s AML/CTF Regime

In collaboration with the Australian Institute of Credit Management (AICM), Turks has prepared a practical guide for businesses to…
19.10.2025
TURKALERT

What a Nuisance: NSW Supreme Court Finds Water Authority Liable for Mains Burst

Link to decision Key takeaways In a recent decision, the Supreme Court of New South Wales held Hunter Water Corporation (HWC), a s…
14.09.2025
TURKALERT

An ‘Unsuitable Vehicle’: High Court Challenge on Credit Hire Car Charges Refused

Legal update
09.09.2025
TURKALERT

What Are Non-Compensable Benefits and Are They Recoverable from an At-Fault Party?

Miller v McKnight [No2] (WASCA 2025)
27.05.2025
TURKALERT

Duty to Make Enquiries: County Court Upholds Insurer’s Decision and Finds Insurer Not Required to Chase Every Rabbit - Not Only into Its Hole, but Through Every Twist and Turn of the Rabbit Warren

Khan v Host-Plus & MetLife (VCC 2024)
26.02.2025
GUIDE

Workers Compensation in NSW Guide

A Guide for Insurers and Employers
24.08.2024
GUIDE

Hire Car Motor Guide

A Guide to Navigating the Legal Landscape of Hire Car Motor Claims
24.08.2024
GUIDE

Police & Paramedics Guide

A Guide for Employers of Police & Paramedics
24.08.2024
TURKALERT

Fairness and Good Faith: Court Examines AFCA’s Determination

Resolution Life Australasia Limited v Mitchell (FCA 2024)
19.04.2024

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