NSWAFI Education Night

TO ALL MEMBERS AND GUESTS OF NSWAFI

You are invited to attend an Education Night run by the NSW Association of Fire Investigators Inc. on the subject of:

The Challis Case: Forensics and the Destruction of Evidence

In this presentation, Priya Paquet will examine a recent legal case in the District Court of Queensland involving the destruction of forensic evidence and its implications for potential civil litigation.

A LINK TO THE MEETING WILL BE EMAILED TO ALL NON-NSWAFI MEMBERS THE DAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING

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Priya is a skilled insurance lawyer with extensive experience in providing advice and acting for insurers in relation to large losses and indemnity issues. She handles large property damage and liability matters and has expertise in fraud claims and recoveries.

Priya applies her specialist experience to advise insurers on issues involving the Insurance Contracts Act, including indemnity, policy interpretation, non-disclosure and misrepresentation commencing from the claims stage through to dispute resolution and litigation.

Many of Priya’s claims relate to dealing with large-loss fires and advising insurers on causation, policy response, or recoveries. She engages with forensic fire experts early in the claims process to ensure that she and her team work alongside the expert investigators to achieve the best outcomes for their mutual clients.

WHEN:                Thursday, 3 April 2025                 TIME: 18:00 hours AEDT

RSVP:                 Wednesday, 2 April 2025

This presentation will be conducted live over Microsoft Teams. Please complete the online booking form on the NSWAFI website. The Teams Meeting details will be provided with your booking confirmation email.

REMEMBER: You do not need to be a Fire Investigator to attend these evenings.