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Hayley has a broad insurance, administrative and injuries practice, appearing in all Victorian and Tasmanian Courts. She acts across the common law landscape, with a core practice in health law. She regularly provides advice in indemnity and coverage disputes, as well as policy interpretation. Hayley is frequently briefed to advise on procedural issues and appear in interlocutory applications.

In addition to her background in insurance litigation, Hayley has a particular interest in appellate matters, judicial review of Medical Panel determinations, sports law and bioethics.

Hayley holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Biomedical Science from Monash University.

Hayley read with Ben Jellis SC and her Senior Mentor is Dr Michael Rush KC.

Her recent cases include:

• Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia v Woodley (Review & Regulation) [2025] VCAT 665 (unled);
• Brooks v Padman & Anor [2025] VSC 328 (led by Matthew Hooper SC);
• Charles (a pseudonym) v The Society of Jesus in Australia Limited (Ruling No 1) [2025] VCC 694 (unled);
• Delaney v VWA [2025] VSCA 59 (led by Matthew Hooper SC);
• Plant v Physiotherapy Board of Australia (Review & Regulation) VCAT Z1904 2024 (unled);
• DSE v Mental Health Tribunal (Human Rights) [2025] VCAT 336 (unled);
• Tan v Medical Board of Australia (Review & Regulation) [2024] VCAT 1053 (led by Ben Jellis SC).
• Briffa v Austin Health (damages trial by jury, (led by Paul Lamb)
• Monash Health v Carina & Ors [2024] VSC 486 (led by Matthew Hooper SC)
• Rosata v Citywide Service Solutions Pty Ltd & Anor [2024] HCASL 106 (led by Philip Solomon KC and Ben Jellis) (special leave refused);
• Petrovski v ISS Security Pty Ltd & Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) Pty Limited (jury trial, led by Roslyn Kaye KC).
• Wilks v Psychology Board of Australia [2024] VSC 002 (led by Matthew Hooper);
• Marsh v Medical Board of Australia (Review and Regulation) [2023] VCAT 1320 (led by Paul Hayes KC).

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation.