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
