Carter v Hastings River Greyhound Racing Club [2020] NSWCA 185:

On 21 August 2020, the NSW Court of Appeal again confirmed ‘recreational activities’ do not need to be ‘recreational’ in the ordinary meaning of the term with its decision in Carter. The Court’s decision also reinforced the position that being a volunteer does not affect a person’s responsibility to take care of their own safety.

In this update, W+K’s Charles Simon and Bridget Carpenter explain why this decision adds further comfort for insurers who cover recreational activities that carry a significant risk of harm.

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