Jul 23, 2026 – 8.00pmVictorian WorkCover has launched a High Court case seeking to recover $204,218 from the Albanese government for allegedly breaching its duty of care to a Serco officer bashed in immigration detention.Claims of negligence brought by detainees and detaining officers are not new but veteran human rights lawyer George Newhouse said it was “extraordinary” to see a state insurer weigh in against the Commonwealth in such a case.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles