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Featured insight

The Shortcut That Wasn’t Worth It: Site Access and the Limits of Head Contractor Liability

When a worker ignores the designated site entry, takes a shortcut to avoid a COVID-19 queue, and is seriously injured – who is to blame? The recent decision in Stathakis v Richard Crookes Constructions Pty Ltd [2026] NSWSC 1113 answered that question plainly, finding the head contractor had not breached its duty of care and confirming that clear and consistently communicated site access procedures can be decisive in defeating a negligence claim.

Latest insights

The Shortcut That Wasn’t Worth It: Site Access and the Limits of Head Contractor Liability

8 October 2026
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Dennison v Brisbane City Council: Clarifying Queensland’s Public Authority Liability Shield

7 October 2026
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Crushing Win for Quarry Operator: Key Lessons for the Extractive Industry and Local Governments

2 October 2026
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Secretary Department of Communities and Justice v Soulos [2026] NSWCA 185 – A Two-Minute Television Segment, a $1.39 Million Award and the Forensic Concession That Decided the Appeal

16 September 2026
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Latest presentations

Right of Entry

28 May 2026
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Contractual liability

14 April 2026
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Negotiation skills for Dispute Resolution

27 March 2026
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Historical abuse claims: the impact of the end of the Redress Scheme and emerging litigation risks

19 March 2026
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Latest firm news

Carter Newell’s insurance expertise recognised across Doyle’s Guide rankings 2026

1 October 2026
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Carter Newell wins Innovation in Legal IT at the 20th Lawtech Summit + Awards

25 September 2026
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Carter Newell claims two wins at the 2026 Australian Law Awards

31 July 2026
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Carter Newell finalists in the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2026

28 July 2026
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Whether we are brainstorming legal solutions between our internal teams or liaising with international law firm alliances – we achieve more together.

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