Defences, Duty of Care, Immunities, LAW FIRM, Negligence

Brodie v Singleton Shire Council [2001] HCA 29

ON 31 MAY 2001, the High Court of Australia delivered Brodie v Singleton Shire Council ; Ghantous v Hawkesbury City Council[2001] HCA 29; (2001) 206 CLR 512.

The ruling abolished the common law immunity of highway authorities from liability for injury, loss or damage caused by their own non-feasance in Australia.

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