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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 medical and tort 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 KC and her Senior Mentor is Dr Michael Rush KC.

In 2025, Hayley was named in Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Professional Indemnity Junior Counsel.

Her recent cases include:

• Charles (a pseudonym) v The Society of Jesus in Australia Limited [2026] VSCA 49
• Gawthrop v Bendigo Health [2026] VSC 157
• McKechnie v Ma'a (Appeal from AsJ) [2021] VSC 562 (unled);
• Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia v Woodley (Review & Regulation) [2025] VCAT 665 (unled);
• Brooks v Padman & Anor [2025] VSC 328;
• Delaney v VWA [2025] VSCA 59;
• Plant v Physiotherapy Board of Australia VCAT Z1904 2024 (unled);
• DSE v Mental Health Tribunal (Human Rights) [2025] VCAT 336 (unled);
• Tan v Medical Board of Australia [2024] VCAT 1053
• Monash Health v Carina & Ors [2024] VSC 486
• Rosata v Citywide Service Solutions Pty Ltd & Anor [2024] HCASL 106 (special leave refused);
• Wilks v Psychology Board of Australia [2024] VSC 002

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation.