Greenall v Amaca Pty Ltd (No 2) [2026] QSC 188 Greenall v Amaca Pty Ltd (No 2) [2026] QSC 188 concerns the interaction between the costs provisions in the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld) and the Court's general discretion under the UCPR and the Civil Proceedings Act. The case will be of particular interest to practitioners acting in terminal condition asbestos and dust disease claims, especially given the recent commencement of the 2025 Regulation. Fol

In Marbesa Pty Ltd ACN 633 655 213 t/as Queensland Business and Property Lawyers v Renshaw [2026] QMC 19 Magistrate Hay held that the claim for costs fees claimed at a relevant scale in the absence of a cost’s agreement does not automatically justify assessment on a particular court scale. The matter was referred to the Court under r743G(2)(D) (Directions hearing) of the UCPR. However, a Costs Assessor may also refer the matter for the Court under r717 Issue or question arisi

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