by Osik » Mon 12 Aug, 2019 3:51 pm
Hi Mike
I'm not aware of a single instance involving a bushwalking club though it's been a couple of years since I've done any personal injury work. In most of the states the Civil Liability Acts would prevent someone being able to sue where there are obvious risks, the injured person knowingly engaged in a dangerous recreational activity, or suitable warnings were given to the injured party.
To reach the 'gross' negligence that might give rise to liability is a pretty high bar in a recreational (not educational) setting. If your question is a hypothetical, perhaps it might be helpful to give some examples of the situations that you are interested in, if something's actually happened - may be worth getting advice from real life & not the internet!