This week is National Preparedness Week which is an initiative of the Australian Red Cross. To learn more visit: https://www.redcross.org.au/get-help/emergencies/preparing-for-emergencies/emergency-preparedness-week-2020-resources In my experience one of the very best ways for a business to prepare is to develop a Business Continuity Plan. As the old saying goes, “the proof is in the pudding is in the eating”. I have witnessed the benefit before and after the […]
The need to clearly explain any prescribed policy terms that deviate from the Standard Cover
This article written by an AFCA ombudsman is well worth a read. It discusses section 35 of the Insurance Contracts Act – prescribed contracts which deviate from standard cover). Whilst quite lengthy, it is comprehensive, clear and well structured (as you’d expect from such a person!) and considers the position from both insurers’ and consumers’ point of view. Before I reproduce the article, I just […]
Product Recalls Australia – 21st August, 2020
From the ACCC: Mayo Hardware — Grillman Gas Safety Shut Off Valve and Grillman Gas Safety Shut Off Valve with Hose and Regulator Hot Topic Australia Pty Ltd — May Gibbs Rubbish Bin with Lid
Scams Awareness Week – 17 to 21 August 2020
Scamwatch which is operated by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has seen a 55 per cent increase in reports involving loss of personal information this year compared with the same period in 2019. This involves over 24 000 reports and over $22 million in losses. This is cruel when you consider the stress so many people are already under as a result of […]
Product Recalls Australia – 16th August, 2020
From the ACCC: Cycling Sports Group Inc — Front Rack Kit for Cannondale Treadwell Bicycles
A photograph of the most important litigant in history
Anyone who does any legal studies learns of the case of Donoghue v. Stevenson, 1932 UKHL 100. In my research into the case I visited the key locations and did a lot of reading but never found a photograph of Mrs Donoghue. This morning as I was researching something else I stumbled on this photo which claims to be of her. I found it on […]
Product Recalls Australia – 13th August, 2020
From the ACCC: FIT-BioCeuticals Limited — BioCeuticals Vitamin D3 Drops Forte Liquid 20mL
Product Recalls Australia – 12th August, 2020
From the ACCC: Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) — IMMI 4-Point Harness
Product Recalls Australia – 11th August, 2020
From the ACCC: Quebec Nominees Pty Ltd t/as Thingz Gifts — Potty Shooter Toilet Darts Game Alinta Energy Geothermal Pty Ltd — GeoAir Geothermal HVAC Ducted Air Conditioner System Kmart Australia Ltd — Girls 2 Pack Organic Roll Waist Leggings Polaris Sales Australia Pty Ltd — Polaris RZR Multi-Point and Four-Point Harness Kits Honda Australia Pty Ltd — Honda Accord MY2018, City MY2019, Civic MY2018, […]