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High Court rules principal not vicariously liable for independent contractor's negligence
On the eve of the Federal Government introducing its independent contractors legislation, the High Court has held that principals are not vicariously liable for the negligent actions of independent contractors they engage if there is an arms-length relationship between them.
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