Lunchtime Seminar
PVYW v Comcare
[2013] HCA 41 (30 October 2013)
Mr Leo Grey, Barrister, William Deane Chambers,
Sydney, Counsel for PVYW
Mr Tom Howe QC, Chief Counsel, Dispute Resolution,
Australian Government Solicitor, Counsel for Comcare
Re-thinking Hatzimanolis v ANI Corporation Ltd (1992) 173 CLR 473 in the
shadow of a light fitting on the NSW south coast, the High Court by a 4:2
majority denied compensation under the Commonwealth Safety,
Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 to a woman injured in a motel on a
work trip.
Should having sex without the employer’s knowledge be treated differently to
showering, eating and sleeping? If so, why? A seminar to discuss PVYW v
Comcare will be held on:
9 December 2013
12.30 for 12.45pm
at Ground Floor,
4 National Circuit, Barton, ACT.
Paid parking is available in Macquarie Street car park adjacent to The Ottoman restaurant.
The seminar is open to all members of the AIAL and to any interested members of the
public. It is not necessary to register for the seminar and admission is free. The seminar
attracts 1 unit in the ACT mandatory continuing professional development scheme for
lawyers.
Inquiries can be directed to the AIAL Secretariat on 02 6290 1505 or at
aial@commercemgt.com.au
Home Page: www.aial.org.au