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March 24, 2025

Let’s assess the damage: Key takeaways from the High Court decision of Elisha v Vision Australia [2024] HCA 50

Last year, the High Court of Australia handed down the landmark decision of Elisha v Vision Australia [2024] HCA 50 in which it found that an employee could recover damages for psychiatric injury for a breach of contract.

Last year, the High Court of Australia handed down the landmark decision of Elisha v Vision Australia [2024] HCA 50 (Elisha v Vision Australia) in which it found that an employee could recover damages for psychiatric injury for a breach of contract.

Our Managing Director and Principal, Athena Koelmeyer invites you to join her in a short webinar covering the following topics:

an overview of Elisha v Vision Australia, including the findings made by the High Court of Australia;
the position prior to Elisha v Vision Australia;
the implications of Elisha v Vision Australia in the employment context, particularly in circumstances where there has been an increased focus on psychosocial hazards in the workplace; and
practical takeaways for employers.

This webinar is a must-attend for all business owners and those responsible for human resources and industrial relations functions.

The webinar will begin at 11:00am (AEDT) on Thursday, 3 April 2025.

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‍This webinar is FREE for our valued clients!

If you are not a client, please email sydney@workplacelaw.com.au to express your interest in attending this webinar and we will be in touch.

Clients should register now to avoid missing out as places are strictly limited.

‍Please note Workplace Law reserves the right to decline registrations at its discretion.‍

psychiatric injury

breach of contract

High Court of Australia

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