Mayne Nickless Limited t/as Mayne Nickless Logistics v Symen [2001] NSWCA 292
The NSW Court of Appeal dealt with the definition of ‘defect’ under the motor accidents regulation. The decision enabled the self insurer to obtain the benefits of indemnity under its CTP Policy and extinguish its workers compensation liability.
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